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B.C. Supreme Court certifies province’s class-action lawsuit against opioid providers

The Supreme Court of Canada has certified British Columbia's class-action lawsuit against opioid manufacturers and distributors, allowing the province to act as a representative plaintiff for other Canadian governments.
The lawsuit aims to recover costs associated with treating opioid-related diseases allegedly caused by the industry's conduct.
Attorney General Niki Sharma stated that the decision marks a significant milestone in the proceedings that began in 2018.
The class-action lawsuit seeks to hold pharmaceutical companies accountable for their role in the opioid crisis, which was declared a public health emergency in April 2016.

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Vancouver Sun

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Supreme Court certifies B.C.’s class-action lawsuit against opioid providers

Attorney General Niki Sharma says the B.C. Supreme Court certified the provincial government’s class-action lawsuit against opioid manufacturers and distributors.

1 month ago·Vancouver, Canada

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The Globe & Mail

B.C. scores another victory in long legal battle against opioid companies with class-action certification

The lawsuit, first launched by B.C.’s NDP government almost six years ago, is a milestone in the effort to recover health care costs over alleged wrongful corporate conduct

1 month ago·Canada

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Bowen Island Undercurrent

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B.C. Supreme Court certifies province's class-action lawsuit against opioid providers

British Columbia's attorney general says the province's Supreme Court has certified the government's class-action lawsuit against opioid manufacturers and distributors. Niki Sharma says B.C.

Class-action lawsuit targeting opioid manufacturers certified by B.C. Supreme Court

B.C. can now proceed as a representative plaintiff on behalf of other Canadian governments with the litigation aimed at recovering the costs of treating opioid-related diseases.

1 month ago·Toronto, Canada

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Radio-Canada

Class action against pharmaceutical companies is authorized

The Supreme Court of British Columbia has just authorized the province's class action against pharmaceutical companies that manufacture opioids.

1 month ago·Montreal, Canada

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The Epoch Times

Supreme Court Certifies BC’s Class-Action Lawsuit Against Opioid Providers

British Columbia’s attorney general says the Supreme Court of Canada has certified the province’s class-action lawsuit against opioid manufacturers and distributors. Niki Sharma says B.C. can now proceed as a representative plaintiff on behalf of other Canadian governments with the litigation aimed at recovering the costs of treating opioid-related diseases allegedly caused by the industry’s conduct. She says in a statement the top court decisio…

1 month ago·New York, United States

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