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NORMAN –Attorney General Mike Hunter today dismissed without prejudice several claims filed against opioid manufacturers, refocusing the case on its central claim, abating the public nuisance caused by the companies’ decades-long fraudulent marketing campaigns.
The move came during another hearing where defendants were tying up the court and the state’s attorneys with a blizzard of pretrial motions.
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Mike Hunter and Robert J. Troester of the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced today that a Mangum pharmacy owner has been charged with 40 felony counts relating to healthcare fraud for allegedly orchestrating a false claims scheme that bilked the Medicare and Medicaid systems out of more than $1 million.
By The Oklahoman Editorial Board | Published: March 31, 2019
Minnesota is known as home of the Mayo Clinic, renowned for its treatment of various medical issues. Texas boasts the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, considered the nation’s foremost hospital for cancer care. One day, Oklahoma could become synonymous with world-class help for people fighting addiction.
May 28 trial against other defendants still on track
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by opioid manufacturers that sought to delay the state’s upcoming trial against them.
The Supreme Court’s decision to not review the defendants’ appeal upholds Cleveland County District Judge Thad Balkman’s prior ruling to not delay the start of the trial by 100 days. The defendants asked for the delay, claiming attorneys working on the case couldn’t meet the deadlines set by judges.
Attorney General Mike Hunter said today’s ruling keeps the court date set for May 28 in Cleveland County District Court.
Hunter: Gov. Stitt has gone above and beyond to avoid conflicts of interest
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Mike Hunter today released a finalized review of Governor Kevin Stitt’s proposed plans to separate himself from his business interests and other potential conflicts now that he has transitioned from private to public life.
The plans detail how the governor has worked with outside attorneys and accountants to completely separate himself from his business interests.
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Mike Hunter today released the following statement after Supreme Court Chief Justice Noma Gurich ruled against the defendants in the state’s trial against the nation’s leading opioid manufacturers, requiring the companies to meet all current deadlines.
NORMAN – Attorney General Mike Hunter today commended Cleveland County District Judge Thad Balkman for ruling in the state’s favor, avoiding a delay in the state’s trial against the nation’s leading manufacturers of opioid pain medication.
Today’s ruling was in response to a motion by the defendants, asking the judge to delay the start of the trial for 100 days. With the judge’s ruling, the trial remains on schedule to begin May 28.
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Hunter, along with 53 other attorneys general, have sent a letter to the heads of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, urging action on federal legislation that would effectively address illegal scam calls.
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Mike Hunter today announced that Wells Fargo has begun a new program aimed at assisting customers who have not been compensated through other remediation efforts after a multi-state investigation alleged the bank opened millions of unauthorized accounts, among other fraudulent business practices.
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