Name: Washington settles for nearly $150 million with Johnson & Johnson for role in opioid epidemic
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Washington settles for nearly $150 million with Johnson & Johnson for role in opioid epidemic

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Johnson & Johnson agreed to pay Washington nearly $150 million for its role in the opioid epidemic, state Attorney General Bob Ferguson said Wednesday. Ferguson said the $149.5 million resolution filed in King County Superior Court on Wednesday will be paid in one lump sump this fiscal year. The settlement requires that $123.3 million be used to fight the opioid epidemic in Washington state. Ferguson said he will use 50% of these resources for local governments. READ MORE: https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/johnson-johnson-nearly-150-million-role-opioid-epidemic/281-e07324dc-0fd9-4c68-8b76-e9ea111ebc88

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