NEWS RELEASE: Utah Announces Its Intent to Resume Action Against Richard Sackler, a Former Owner and Executive of Opioid Manufacturer Purdue Pharma

Katie Scheuch 2024, Department of Commerce, Division of Consumer Protection, News and Press Releases

Utah Department of Commerce’s Division of Consumer Protection will resume its Administrative action against Richard Sackler SALT LAKE CITY— Today, …

NEWS RELEASE: Utah Reaches Settlement Against Johnson and Johnson

Katie Scheuch 2024, Department of Commerce, Division of Consumer Protection, News and Press Releases

Utah Attorney General Reyes, on behalf of the Utah Division of Consumer Protection and with 42 other attorneys general, reached a $700 million nationwide settlement to resolve allegations related to the marketing of Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder and body powder products that contained talc. As part of the settlement, Utah will receive $7,540,013 over four years, for approximately $1.88 million each year.