Napoli Shkolnik Canada has a proven record of representing municipal governments in the opioid litigation. Our U.S. affiliate has recovered billions of dollars for states, counties and municipalities.
Napoli Shkolnik Canada has filed a class action on behalf of Canadian municipalities to fund the abatement of the opioid crisis.
Contact us to learn more about how we can help your municipality.
Opioids claimed 34,455 deaths between January 2016 and September 2022.
According to the Canadian government’s Health Infobase, between January 2019 and September 2021, Canada experienced an average of 20 deaths per day related to opioid toxicity, with a peak of 21 deaths per day in 2021.
In 2017, enough oral solid opioids were prescribed to provide every Canadian with the equivalent of over 1 mg of morphine per day.
Drug overdoses accounted for approximately 17% of all deaths among Canadians aged 30 to 39 in 2019, and 13% of deaths among those aged 40 to 49.
There were more than 28,000 Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responses to suspected opioid-related overdoses in 2022 (January – September).
The opioid crisis in Ontario is driving a surge in homelessness, with over 80,000 homeless in 2024. Urgent intervention is vital.
Kentucky’s $110 million settlement with Kroger sets a precedent for accountability in the opioid crisis. Canada could learn from their approach to combat this growing issue.
The opioid crisis in Canada persists, impacting over 80,000 homeless individuals in Ontario alone, leading to increased crime rates and public safety issues.
“Canada’s opioid crisis worsens as multiple drugs contribute to overdose deaths, necessitating a multifaceted approach for a solution.”
Ontario’s expanding opioid crisis involves a deadly mix of multiple drugs, increasing overdose risks and complicating intervention strategies.
“Quebec’s DIY community fights the opioid crisis with a mutual aid center, distributing naloxone and offering vital resources to those in need.”
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