I recently announced the result of our investigation into McKinsey, a multinational consulting firm with ties to Purdue Pharmaceuticals. My office held McKinsey accountable for its role fueling the opioid epidemic. As a result, I directed $13.5 million towards treatment, prevention, and recovery efforts in Washington.
During my team’s investigation, we discovered that McKinsey discussed ways for Purdue to “turbocharge” sales of OxyContin, and they advised that Purdue pay rebates for overdoses linked to the pills they sold. After McKinsey came under scrutiny for its role in the opioid epidemic, two senior partners at McKinsey discussed purging records related to Purdue.
The $13.5 million we recovered from McKinsey for treatment and recovery efforts is just a first step in our multifaceted effort to address the epidemic and hold those responsible accountable.
My office will continue holding powerful corporations accountable for fueling the opioid epidemic and devastating Washington families. That’s a promise. If you agree, add your name here →
The opioid epidemic robbed thousands of Washingtonians of their lives and devastated families across our state. Corporations that fueled the epidemic with their greed are complicit.
This is an important outcome that will save lives, but it is just the start of our effort to ensure that corporations fueling the opioid epidemic pay for their conduct.
Add your name if you agree that the companies that profited from the devastation they caused must help Washingtonians recover: https://go.bobferguson.com/a/accountability-march2021
Our lawsuits against Purdue Pharmaceuticals, Johnson & Johnson, and the country’s three largest opioid manufacturers continue towards trial. Stay tuned for more updates.
Thank you,
Bob
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