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Illinois Secures $335 Million Settlement Against Viatris Over Opioid Misconduct

4/7/2025

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Illinois and 13 other states have secured a significant $335 million settlement with Viatris, previously known as Mylan, for misleading opioid marketing practices. Illinois will allocate more than $9 million towards combating the opioid crisis. Despite facing over 1,000 lawsuits, Viatris maintains that this settlement does not imply guilt, contributing to a staggering $50 billion in opioid settlements across the country.

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Illinois and 13 other states have secured a significant $335 million settlement with Viatris, previously known as Mylan, for misleading opioid marketing practices. Illinois will allocate more than $9 million towards combating the opioid crisis. Despite facing over 1,000 lawsuits, Viatris maintains that this settlement does not imply guilt, contributing to a staggering $50 billion in opioid settlements across the country.