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What Johnson & Johnson case means for opioid accountability

What Okla. judgment against Johnson & Johnson means for opioid accountability

08/26/2019

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What Johnson & Johnson case means for opioid accountability

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What Okla. judgment against Johnson & Johnson means for opioid accountability

An Oklahoma judge delivered a $572 million judgment against pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson in the first major legal decision to go against a drugmaker for its role in the opioid crisis. The judge found the company’s marketing practices helped flood the state with painkillers. William Brangham talks to StateImpact Oklahoma’s Jackie Fortier about the case's unusual argument and broad impact.

08/26/2019

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