NC Attorney General Stein announces $86 million settlement in principle with Indivior

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCT) — N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein announced an $86 million multi-state settlement in principle with opioid manufacturer Indivior for its role in fueling the opioid crisis.

North Carolina state and local governments are anticipated to receive approximately $2.5 million from the settlement in principle.

“North Carolinians are dying every day from opioid overdoses,” Attorney General Stein said. “I will continue to do everything in my power to hold accountable the companies that fueled this crisis. The money we have secured from this settlement will go a long way in helping people get the treatment and recovery services they need.”

The settlement would provide $86 million to participating states over five years. The funds will be used for opioid addiction treatment, recovery and prevention programs. A final settlement remains contingent on agreements on critical business practice changes.

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