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.

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