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30 Maine school districts join suit against opioid manufacturer Purdue Pharma
At least 30 Maine school districts have joined a class-action lawsuit against opioid manufacturer Purdue Pharma for damages related to the opioid crisis.
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OxyContin pills arranged for a photo at a pharmacy. Maine is among many states that have sued Connecticut-based Purdue PharmaOxyContin, alleging makers of legal opioids have fueled drug addiction problems.
Toby Talbot/Associated Press file photo
RUMFORD – At least 30 Maine school districts have joined a class-action lawsuit against opioid manufacturer Purdue Pharma for damages related to what the court briefing says is upward of $127 billion in additional educational costs wrought by the opioid crisis.