Carson City, NV — Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced a settlement totaling approximately $720 million with eight drug manufacturers involved in the opioid crisis. The settlement involves significant participation from Attorneys General across the country and allows for a sign-on period for local governments. Nevada's share of this settlement is expected to reach up to $8,921,593.50, contributing to a total recovery of $1,215,011,047.06 for the state.
Attorney General Ford stated, “I will never stop working to hold accountable every person and company that has contributed to the opioid crisis in Nevada." He emphasized his commitment since taking office to ensure those responsible contribute towards aiding affected Nevadans.
The agreement includes several measures: seven companies are prohibited from promoting or marketing opioids; they cannot make or sell products containing more than 40 mg of oxycodone per pill; and they must implement systems for monitoring suspicious orders. Indivior agreed not to manufacture or sell opioid products for 10 years but can continue marketing treatments for opioid use disorder.
The negotiations were led by Attorneys General from North Carolina, California, Colorado, Illinois, New York, Oregon, Tennessee, Utah, and Virginia.