Drug Distributors and J.&J. Reach $26 Billion Deal to End Opioid Lawsuits

The agreement would allow funds to begin flowing from the companies to states and communities to pay for addiction and prevention services.

States and Cities Near Tentative $26 Billion Deal in Opioids Cases

The agreement would end thousands of lawsuits against the three largest distributors and Johnson & Johnson and require them to pay billions for addiction treatment and prevention.