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U.S. states and cities are close to reaching a $26 billion deal to settle opioid lawsuits against big drug distributors and a manufacturer.

Tuesday, July 20, 2021 8:11 AM EST

The three largest pharmaceutical distributors and Johnson & Johnson are on the verge of a $26 billion deal with states and municipalities that would settle thousands of lawsuits over their role in the opioid epidemic and pay for addiction and prevention services nationwide.

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