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California Cities, Counties Settle Lead Paint Legal Claims for $305M

Lead paint was officially banned in 1978, but continues to live on in millions of homes. It remains the single biggest contributor to lead poisoning in children, causing developmental delays, learning difficulties, deafness, and even seizures. Low-income neighborhoods are particularly rife with lead paint, almost 40 years later. "Lead paint is prevalent in Oakland homes … Continue reading California Cities, Counties Settle Lead Paint Legal Claims for $305M

Fentanyl Manufacturer Insys Pays $225M to Settle Bribery Allegations

As the opioid crisis continues, the focus has turned from users and prescription-fillers, to doctors and drug companies. In one case, opioid maker Insys was accused of paying bribes and kickbacks to doctors in exchange for increased prescriptions and dosages of Subsys, a highly addictive fentanyl spray. Last month, a federal jury found top Insys … Continue reading Fentanyl Manufacturer Insys Pays $225M to Settle Bribery Allegations