Oklahoma appeals judge's $465 million order in opioid case The state of Oklahoma is appealing a judge's order for Johnson & Johnson to pay $465 million to address the state's opioid crisisFILE - In this Oct. 15, 2019 file photo, Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter talks with reporters following a hearing to settle disagreements between Johnson & Johnson and the State over Judge Thad Balkman's final judgement in the opioid lawsuit, in Norman, Okla. The state of Oklahoma filed an appeal Monday, Dec. 16, 2019 to a judge's order that Johnson & Johnson pay $465 million to address the state's opioid crisis. The state of Oklahoma filed an appeal Monday, Dec. 16, 2019 to a judge's order that Johnson & Johnson pay $465 million to address the state's opioid crisis. Attorneys for Johnson & Johnson have said that figure is wildly inflated. Johnson & Johnson also is appealing the judge's order, maintaining the award should be reduced by $355 million to offset the pretrial settlements reached with other drugmakers.

Source: ABC News December 16, 2019 22:12 UTC