Johnson & Johnson Reaches $20.4M Settlement With Ohio Counties

Johnson & Johnson reached a settlement with two Ohio counties to avoid a federal opioid trial. The company agreed to pay $10 million to Cuyahoga and Summit counties, cover $5 million in legal fees, and provide $5.4 million to nonprofits for opioid programs. This settlement helps Johnson & Johnson avoid a trial involving numerous lawsuits accusing pharmacies and drug makers of contributing to the opioid crisis.

What is the nature of the trial that combines hundreds of lawsuits?

What accusations were made against pharmacies, drug makers, and distributors in relation to the opioid epidemic?