The state of Massachusetts has filed a lawsuit against several executives of the Purdue Pharma company. Ms. Judy Lewent, a current director of GlaxoSmithKline, is included as a defendant in these allegations. This lawsuit marks a new development in opioid litigations as it targets individuals within the Purdue Pharma corporation rather than the company itself. The state of Massachusetts has accused these key executives of both lying about the nature and risks of prescribing opioids as well as marketing these drugs to vulnerable people. Since the filing of the case, GSK has kept quiet about the issue, stating that “it is not appropriate for GSK to comment on legal matters face by another company. Read more...
I am Devin Herz, currently associated with Fulmersill. We believe everyone is equal under the law. We take pride in providing an unparalleled commitment to our clients, most of whom are individuals, families and small businesses who have been unfairly treated or tragically harmed by large corporations.