Do you know someone who was on OxyContin or OxyNEO?
There is a Canadian class action on behalf of people who were prescribed OxyContin or OxyNEO anytime between January 1, 1996, and February 28, 2017 and became addicted.
A $20 million settlement agreement has was approved by the courts for Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia and Saskatchewan.
Anyone with a claim must file it by JUNE 27, 2024 [new extended deadline].
The compensation available covers a very wide range of addiction-related losses: job loss, education interruption, family breakdowns, criminal convictions, bankruptcy, home loss, homelessness, rehab costs etc.
You do not need a lawyer to file a claim although it may help. If you retain a lawyer, you will have to pay the costs.
There is a website with information for people who may have a claim: https://oxycontinclassactionsettlement.com/
You can also contact the Claims Administrator by telephone toll-free at 1-888-663-7185.
This is a link to the Frequently Asked Questions.
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