Purdue Pharma bankruptcy shielding Sackler family heads to Supreme Court
Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in September 2019 after it faced scores of lawsuits related to the opioid crisis.
Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in September 2019 after it faced scores of lawsuits related to the opioid crisis.
Fathers that lost their children to fentanyl-laced overdoses gave a heartfelt and emotional presentation at Groves High School.
But the major pharmacy chain says the filing is part of a plan to bring it back to financial health.
The grocery store chain said most of the money will go to states, local governments and Native American tribes.
Oakland County officials are hosting a series of town halls to get public input on resources needed to prevent opioid misuse and how to best use a $35 million opioid settlement.
A special town hall meeting in Troy Wednesday evening addressed a well-known issue both in Michigan and around the country.
The Alliance of Coalitions for Healthy Communities, a nonprofit in Metro Detroit, is providing Narcan stations for anyone to access in Oakland County.
The DEA has issued a public safety alert about an increase in reports of fentanyl being laced with a sedative used for animals.
The Justice Department alleged Rite Aid's Government Affairs department told employees to delete internal information warning about suspicious prescribers.
A Southfield man has been sentenced to seven years in prison for distributing over 90,000 doses of OxyContin, Percocet and other opioids, United States Attorney Dawn N. Ison announced.
The Southfield Police Department hosted the organization Hope Not Handcuffs to train volunteers to administer Narcan.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is launching a smartphone app to help Michigan residents reduce opioid harm.
Rebecca Kiessling fought back tears through much of her testimony and said her children were taken away from her.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is offering to pay off student loans for medical providers who begin providing or expanding opioid addiction treatment programs as a way to help address the opioid epidemic.
A Detroit-area doctor convicted of one of the "most egregious" healthcare frauds in U.S. history was sentenced to nearly 17 years in prison Monday and ordered to pay $30 million.
The state of Michigan is expanding a special program for people who have an opioid addiction and are on Medicaid.
The Hope Not Handcuffs program is in need of volunteers to fight the opioid epidemic.
A settlement has been reached with retail giant Walmart over opioid epidemic allegations, Attorney General Dana Nessel announced.
Deal would make it the first major pharmacy chain to reach a nationwide settlement over its handling of opioid prescriptions.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and other members of the Michigan Opioids Task Force announced Thursday a slate of steps the state is taking to combat the opioid epidemic.
The overdose deaths represent an 82 percent increase over five years
"Addiction Solution" author Lloyd I. Sederer, MD, asks if we're growing desensitized to the opioid epidemic.
"Addiction Solution" author Lloyd I. Sederer, MD, asks if we're growing desensitized to the opioid epidemic.
Police are searching for Joi Boswell, who was last seen on March 15 leaving with a man in a red vehicle.
The Mount Clemens City Commission unanimously approved a resolution rebuking DTE Energy's proposed $456 million rate increase.
The man entered the Sunrise Family Credit Union and threatened a bank teller with a semiautomatic pistol, demanding money.
A person self-immolated at a park across from the courthouse where former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial is taking place.
A Catholic priest has resigned as pastor of a church in a small central Michigan community.
Police are searching for Joi Boswell, who was last seen on March 15 leaving with a man in a red vehicle.
The Mount Clemens City Commission unanimously approved a resolution rebuking DTE Energy's proposed $456 million rate increase.
The man entered the Sunrise Family Credit Union and threatened a bank teller with a semiautomatic pistol, demanding money.
A person self-immolated at a park across from the courthouse where former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial is taking place.
Detroit Lions unveiled new uniforms on Thursday, including a black alternate uniform. The unveiling comes hours after they were leaked on social media.
Workers at Mercedes-Benz factories near Tuscaloosa, Alabama, will vote next month on whether they want to be represented by the United Auto Workers union.
After leading the United Auto Workers on its historic strike against the Detroit Three automakers, Shawn Fain has been named on Time's list of the most influential people of 2024.
General Motors and real estate firm Bedrock announced Monday the automaker's headquarters will move to the Hudson's Detroit development in downtown Detroit from the Renaissance Center.
With U.S. electric vehicle sales starting to slow, Ford Motor Co. says it will delay rolling out new electric pickup trucks and a new large electric SUV as it adds gas-electric hybrids to its model lineup.
New vehicle sales in the U.S. rose nearly 5% from January through March, as buyers stayed in the market despite high interest rates.
"Ultimately we think this is a better approach that reflects the evolution of the business," Netflix Co-CEO Greg Peters said on an earnings call.
Anticipation was growing at a fever pitch before Taylor Swift's latest album, "The Tortured Poets Department," dropped at midnight EDT. But it turned out it's actually a double album.
Guitar legend Dickey Betts, who co-founded the Allman Brothers Band and wrote their biggest hit, "Ramblin' Man," has died.
Charli XCX and Troye Sivan are teaming up to co-headline an arena tour across North America, which will kick off here in Detroit.
ABBA, Blondie and The Notorious B.I.G. are entering America's audio canon.
A person self-immolated at a park across from the courthouse where former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial is taking place.
The Wolverines had a record 18 players at the combine, giving them a chance to be the first school with at least 16 prospects picked in one NFL draft.
The MY 2024 Cybertrucks have faulty accelerator pedals that may be dislodged when high force is applied, the company said.
Starbucks unveiled the new cups ahead of Earth Day and as a new report warns plastic production emissions are even greater than those from aviation.
The final five alternate jurors in former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial were selected on Friday.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
Organic option is best when buying certain produce, especially blueberries, nonprofit group says in analysis of chemical residues.
MDARD officials say the virus, which was first detected in Michigan in 2022, was found in Newaygo County, making it the seventh flock in the state in the last two years.
The $872 million most likely excludes any amount UnitedHealth may have paid to hackers in ransom.
George Schappell and sister Lori, of Reading, Pa., were the world's oldest conjoined twins, according to the Guinness Book of World Records.
Michigan State is breaking in a new football coach and quarterback this year.
The Wolverines had a record 18 players at the combine, giving them a chance to be the first school with at least 16 prospects picked in one NFL draft.
Sherrone Moore will have a lot of big decisions to make in his first season as Michigan's coach, leading the defending national champions after Jim Harbaugh bolted to coach the Los Angeles Chargers.
The NFL draft is coming to Detroit and for a change, the Lions are coming off a successful season and have appeared to address every need with seemingly sound moves.
Detroit Lions unveiled new uniforms on Thursday, including a black alternate uniform. The unveiling comes hours after they were leaked on social media.
The Motor City is putting the final touches in place for the 2024 NFL Draft as it rolls into Detroit next week.
Michael Bickers, Regional President of PNC Southeast Michigan/Detroit, and Eric Poe, CEO of CURE Auto Insurance, appeared on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
Businesses across Michigan are feeling optimistic about the future after weathering the historic 100-year health pandemic that impacted every company in one way or another.
Three leaders talked about how the region is doing to help people deal with mental health issues.
The issue of abortion and IVF was also discussed during the roundtable, along with thoughts on how they might sway voters this fall.
The Mount Clemens City Commission unanimously approved a resolution rebuking DTE Energy's request for a $456 million rate increase.
National Crime Victims' Rights Week kicks is April 21-27. It's a time to honor crime victims and survivors and recognize those that provide critical services.
On March 13, 2023, AJ and Lindsay Rowe woke up at 3 a.m. to realize their home was filled with flames and smoke. The couple began the frantic search for six of their seven children who were home and called 911.
Smooth-sailing weather today through the weekend. Meteorologist Kylee Miller has your weekend outlook.
Ahead of the unofficial cannabis holiday "4/20," Jerry Millen of Greenhouse in Walled Lake shares more on the change in cannabis consumption.