Baltimore has secured a $45 million settlement from Allergan for opioid-related damages, opting out of a smaller global settlement to independently pursue justice for the city’s significant opioid crisis impacts.
Baltimore Wins $45 Million Settlement Against Allergan in Landmark Opioid Crisis Legal Battle
According to the article in American Military News, Baltimore has won a big legal battle against Allergan, a pharmaceutical company, securing a $45 million settlement. This money is for the harm caused by opioid drugs, which led to over 866 deaths each year in the city from 2017 to 2021. Instead of joining a larger settlement spread over seven years, Baltimore chose to pursue its case, resulting in a much larger payout now.
City Solicitor Ebony Thompson praised the decision, saying it was a historic win for Baltimore. By rejecting a quicker but smaller settlement, the city stood up for its residents. The settlement with Allergan is just one part of Baltimore’s fight against opioid makers and distributors. There are more trials ahead involving other big companies.
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$45M Settlement: Baltimore Secures Record-Breaking Payout from Allergan in Opioid Crisis Lawsuit(PHOTO: Maryland Matters)
Baltimore Allocates $10 Million from Opioid Crisis Settlement to Support Local Recovery Programs
The city plans to use $5 million to help people struggling with opioids through programs like peer navigation. Another $5 million will go to local initiatives, such as Charm City Care Connection, which supports victims of the opioid crisis. Baltimore’s mayor, Brandon Scott, wants to make sure the money is spent wisely. He promises that the city will oversee how the settlement funds are used to address the widespread damage caused by opioids.
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