Opioid makers

The lawsuit centers on settlements the attorney general's office reached with companies that manufacture, distribute or sell opioids — and similar lawsuits that the hospital systems and school board have filed.

The companies, including Johnson & Johnson and McKesson, will admit no wrongdoing. Billions of dollars in payouts will fund drug treatment and harm reduction programs.

The money would be spread over a period of 18 years, starting next April.

If the bankruptcy plan is approved, Florida could get up to $280 million to $400 million over a 10-year period.

Hillsborough County is filing a lawsuit against drug companies that contributed to the opioid addiction crisis.

News organizations are pushing for the public release of data detailing the distribution of prescription opioids throughout the U.S., information that…

Facing a rising death toll from drug overdoses, state lawmakers across the country are testing a strategy to boost treatment for opioid addicts: Force…

Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi on Thursday said Florida could soon pursue legal action against manufacturers and distributors of opioids.Bondi is…