Massive, $26 Billion Opioid Settlement In Ohio: Patch PM

Cleveland OH

22 July, 2021

2:49 PM

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Thursday saw several major news developments in Ohio, including details on a $26 billion settlement in a multi-state opioid lawsuit, continued COVID-19 surges throughout Ohio, how the virus could impact the Cleveland Browns and the NFL, and more. Catch up on it all below! Massive Opioid Settlement: Ohio Agrees To $26 Billion Settlement COLUMBUS, OH — Ohio and other states reached a $26 billion settlement agreement with three opioid distributors and Johnson & Johnson on Wednesday. In addition to the monetary portion,... Read more 844 New COVID-19 Cases In Ohio As Surge Continues COLUMBUS, OH — Ohio's surge of new COVID-19 cases continued Thursday, with 844 new cases confirmed in the past 24 hours. In early July, Ohio was averaging approximately 200 new COVID-19 cases... Read more COVID-19 Outbreak Could Cost Cleveland Browns Games In 2021 CLEVELAND — A season of sky-high expectations could be derailed if the Cleveland Browns suffer a COVID-19 outbreak. Any team that suffers an outbreak among players or staff could be forced... Read more FirstEnergy Hit With Wire Fraud Accusation, Will Pay $230 Million CINCINNATI, OH — FirstEnergy agreed to pay a $230 million monetary penalty and sign a deferred prosecution agreement after being charged with conspiring to commit honest services wire fraud, the Department... Read more In-Person School Led to COVID-19 Spread In Ohio: Study OHIO — In-person education contributed to spikes in COVID-19 cases across Ohio in 2020, according to a new study from the University of Pennsylvania and Carnegie Mellon University. Remote... Read more