Picture Perfect:
Purdue Pharma's Unblemished Defense of Oxycontin

The pursuit of a large verdict or settlement propels the growth of a litigation. Plaintiffs seeking damages or medical monitoring as a result of their alleged injuries resulting from Oxycontin, however, have found that arguing against Purdue Pharma, the drug's manufacturer, is a rather daunting task. Since the first Oxycontin lawsuit was filed in 2001, the drug maker has remained undefeated and continues to contest allegations that Oxycontin is more addictive than described in its package insert when taken as prescribed. Purdue has fought every complaint filed by patients who claim they allegedly became addicted or suffered from withdrawal …