Supreme Court rules B.C. can pursue class-action suit against opioid providers
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Supreme Court rules B.C. can pursue class-action suit against opioid providers
Description
November 29, 2024
Canada's highest court has ruled British Columbia can move ahead with a class-action lawsuit representing provinces across Canada, suing opioid makers for their alleged role in the country's drug epidemic. Touria Izri has more on the unprecedented ruling.
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Supreme Court rules B.C. can pursue class-action suit against opioid providers01:32 | November 29, 2024 -
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Supreme Court rules B.C. can pursue class-action suit against opioid providers01:32 | November 29, 2024
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Supreme Court rules B.C. can pursue class-action suit against opioid providers
Description
November 29, 2024
Canada's highest court has ruled British Columbia can move ahead with a class-action lawsuit representing provinces across Canada, suing opioid makers for their alleged role in the country's drug epidemic. Touria Izri has more on the unprecedented ruling.
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