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Sen. Hassan Issues Statement on Johnson & Johnson Fueling Opioid Epidemic
August 26, 2019
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following statement after an Oklahoma judge ruled against Johnson and Johnson for its role in the opioid epidemic:

"This is a historic case - the first time a court has ruled that an opioid manufacturer is legally responsible for its role in misleading patients and providers and fueling the opioid epidemic.

"While we can never truly find a dollar amount that is commensurate with the loss o . . .

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