Kentucky sues makers of OxyContin

It will be interesting to see if any other states follow suit:

A lawsuit filed by Kentucky Attorney General Greg Stumbo and Pike County officials demands millions in compensation from drug maker Purdue Pharma.
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The lawsuit seeks reimbursement for costs incurred in drug abuse programs, law enforcement and prescription payments through Medicaid and the Kentucky Pharmaceutical Assistance program.

In a statement, Purdue Pharma officials said OxyContin's packaging warns against the dangers of abusing the drug and that the company shouldn't be held responsible for individuals who choose to do so.

"We will defend this lawsuit vigorously and we expect to prevail," the statement said.
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The company said it accepted responsibility for "past misstatements" by company officials.

"We do not believe, however, that those misstatement were responsible for individuals' abuse of OxyContin," the statement said.