Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced Alabama's participation in a nationwide settlement with eight drug makers that manufactured opioid pills and worsened the nationwide opioid crisis. All eight defendants have agreed to proceed with a sign-on period for local governments. Alabama will receive, with full participation by local governments, public hospitals, and other government agencies, approximately $11.725 million from the eight drug makers.

“This settlement marks another pivotal achievement in Alabama’s aggressive and uniquely successful legal strategy to hold opioid manufacturers, distributors, and others accountable. Our states have faced unimaginable loss due to the widespread abuse and misuse of opioids, and we have responded with decisive legal action,” stated Attorney General Marshall.