State Attorney General Christopher Porrino says the five-count lawsuit against Connecticut-based Purdue Pharma and two of its entities seeks undisclosed monetary damages for fraud and false claims. Purdue Pharma issued a statement saying it "vigorously denies" the allegations. The company said it's deeply troubled by the opioid crisis and is dedicated to being part of the solution. Purdue Pharma agreed to pay $20 million to settle a Canadian class-action lawsuit earlier this year, but said the settlement made "no admissions of liability." Canadian lawsuit settled earlier this yearIn Canada, Purdue Pharma agreed to pay $20 million to settle a class-action lawsuit earlier this year.

Source: CBC News October 31, 2017 18:11 UTC