Kentucky Sues Maker of Oxycontin

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PIKEVILLE, Ky. - Kentucky officials on Thursday sued the manufacturer of OxyContin, the prescription painkiller dubbed "hillbilly heroin," because of widespread abuse in Appalachia.

A lawsuit filed by Kentucky Attorney General Greg Stumbo and Pike County officials demands millions in compensation from drug maker Purdue Pharma.

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Kentucky Sues Maker of Oxycontin

"Make no mistake about it - this is war," said Gary C. Johnson, the county's outside counsel who is handling the case.

The lawsuit seeks reim...

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