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Cherokee Opioid Fight Should Inspire Other Tribes, AG Says

By Andrew Westney · November 14, 2017, 7:51 PM EST

The Cherokees' novel lawsuit in tribal court seeking payback from major drug distributors and pharmacies for the opioid epidemic's toll on its citizens is blazing a trail for other tribes looking...

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Case Information

Case Title

McKesson Corporation et al v. Hembree et al

Case Number

4:17-cv-00323

Court

Oklahoma Northern

Nature of Suit

Other Statutory Actions

Date Filed

June 08, 2017

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