Fulton Becomes First Ga. County To Sue Over Opioids

Susanna Capelouto , Miranda Hawkins | WABE

October 23rd, 2017

Officials say the drugs have been responsible for the addiction and death of hundreds of citizens and takes up millions of public dollars and resources.

Toby Talbot / Associated Press file

Updated Tuesday at 3:11 p.m.

Fulton is the first county in Georgia to file a lawsuit against companies that make and distribute opioids.

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Fulton Becomes First Ga. County To Sue Over Opioids

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