Most government lawsuits have targeted similar groups of large pharmaceutical companies and opioid manufacturers. At least 40 different lawsuits have been filed against Purdue Pharma, which makes the prescription opioid OxyContin. Some lawsuits have also named drug distribution companies and state pharmacy boards.
The following map shows a partial list of government lawsuits related to the opioid epidemic, with most filed in 2017.
Sources: State court records, information provided by attorneys, news reports
Last updated: Nov. 10, 2017
