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Update:
- The claim deadline has been extended to June 27, 2024.
- Claimants who received a deficiency notice dated Oct. 13, 2023, will have until June 27, 2024, to cure their claims.
Purdue Pharma agreed to pay $20 million as part of a settlement to resolve claims it negligently released OxyContin in Canadian markets, resulting in overdoses and addiction.
The settlement benefits Canadians who were prescribed and ingested OxyContin and/or OxyNEO between Jan. 1, 1996, and Feb. 28, 2017, or their surviving family members.
According to several class action lawsuits against Purdue, the pharmaceutical company failed to disclose the addictive nature of its OxyContin and OxyNEO products. As a result, Canadians allegedly became addicted to the opioid medications and, in some cases, experienced deadly overdoses.
Purdue Pharma is a pharmaceutical manufacturer that sells products such as opioids, opioid overdose reversal drugs and more.
Purdue hasnโt admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to a $20 million settlement to resolve the OxyContin class action lawsuits.
Under the terms of the settlement, class members can receive a cash payment based on their experience with OxyContin and OxyNEO, including any prescription details, addiction and other damages resulting from the medications.
Family members who can prove a relation to an affected individual may also be eligible for payments. Exact payments amount will vary depending on the number of valid claims filed and the โpointsโ assigned to each case.
There is no objection or exclusion deadline listed on the settlement website.
A judge granted the OxyContin settlement final approval Feb. 6, 2023.
In order to receive settlement benefits, class members must submit a valid claim form by the extended deadline of June 27, 2024.
Whoโs Eligible
Canadians who were prescribed and ingested OxyContin and/or OxyNEO between Jan. 1, 1996, and Feb. 28, 2017, or their surviving family members.
Potential Award
Varies
Proof of Purchase
Proof of valid prescriptions, proof of addiction and other medical records.
Claim Form
NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.
Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If youโre unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administratorโs website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you donโt qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.
Claim Form Deadline
06/27/2024
Case Name
Mackay, et al. v. Purdue Pharma Inc., et al., Case No. 07-CV-343201CP, in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice
Bellefontaine, et al. v. Purdue Frederick Inc., et al., Case No. 285995, in the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia
Larose, et al. v. Purdue Pharma Inc., et al., Case No. 200-60-000080-070, in the Superior Court of Quebec
Miller, et al. v. Purdue Pharma, et al., Case No. 1073/2012, in the Queenโs Bench Judicial Centre of Regina, Saskatchewan
Newton v. Purdue Pharma, et al., Case No. 07586, in the Supreme Court of British Columbia
Melanson v. Purdue Frederick Inc., et al., Case No. W/C/44/09, in the Court of Queenโs Bench of New Brunswick
Critchley v. Purdue Frederick, et al., Case No. 2009-01T-2102-CP, in the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador
Stewart v. Purdue Frederick, et al., Case No. S1-GS-23185, in the Supreme Court of Prince Edward Island
Juchacz v. Purdue Pharma, et al., Case No. 1163 of 2008, in the Queenโs Bench Judicial Centre of Regina, Saskatchewan
Black v. Purdue Pharma, et al., Case No. 0801-08779, in the Court of Queenโs Bench of Alberta
Final Hearing
11/08/2022
Settlement Website
Claims Administrator
RicePoint Administration Inc.
P.O. Box 3355
London (Ontario)
N6A 4K3
oxycontin@ricepoint.com
888-663-7185
Class Counsel
ROCHON GENOVA LLP
SISKINDS LLP
WAGNERS AND MERCHANT LAW GROUP LLP
Defense Counsel
BORDEN LADNER GERVAIS LLP
STIKEMAN ELLIOT LLP
BARRY GLASPELL BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR
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12 thoughts onOxyContin, OxyNEO $20M class action settlement
I too am overwhelmed by the 20 pages sent to me to fill out. I got the documentation from the pharmacy that shows I was on oxycontin nonstop for 8 horrible years. However I donโt even know where to put my name or date on the first page. Itโs not like they left blanks for us to fill in the information. I donโt know if Iโm supposed to hire a lawyer to fill out the forms. Iโm really confused. That crap messed my mind up so bad for 8 years I couldnโt carry out normal tasks. My late husband would ask people to drive me to places (he was self employed). I was so messed up mentally that I decided to stop taking them. I was off them less than 24 hours and never been so sick. I finally begged an orthopaedic surgeon to take me off โthis poison โ when I was admitted for emergency back surgery. He said โyou canโt stop cold turkey your heart will stop after 8 years of high dosesโ . He had to put me on an alternative medication however Iโm still suffering and itโs been 15 years. Iโm also scared as Iโm now 67 and Iโm not the person I once was. Even my best friend my present husband who knew me for years before says Iโm different. There are so many things that have affected me. Should I hire a lawyer to fill paperwork out? I canโt afford a lawyer, it would put me in debt as Iโd have to use a LOC to pay for a lawyer. That scares me too. I donโt know what to do. Please advise, with a huge thanks in advance. LGM
If someone else is doing a claim and would like to discuss please email – mumzy at live dot ca. I have to Write the address out like that so It doesnโt get picked up by the bot and get blacked out. I would just like to discuss how other people are going about their claim, I havenโt hired anybody due to them taking another 35% on top of the millions they are already getting from us!
I was put on oxys for a broken hand which was made worse after being put in a cast for a while upon removing the cast my thumb popped out and these landed me in addiction and on methadone and Suboxone which I am still on Suboxone
I had the same thing happen to me. I was 22 years old. I was very lucky I got out before it was too late. Trying to file claim
I was put on oxys for a torn ACL. I was picking up refills every couple of weeks,I was on them for about 2 years. I went to go get another refill and my doctor told me sorry the government is making us take these away.I had no clue I was going to get dope sick,went downtown to try and buy oxys was sold what looked like oxy 80s when they were really fentanyl pills.U ended up getting wired
I was in a car accident in 2016 and have been prescribed Oxys since then and still on them. Itโs a battle to stop taking them.
I have degenerative disc disease lower back of the full lumbar chronic nerve pain both legs plus both shoulder rotator are damaged and canโt be repaired the lower back and nerve itโs now been 23 yrs I been taken them I take at least 12 a day along with other meds I get the shakes if I donโt take them . I canโt get out of bed if I donโt take them Iโm in tears as my pain is so bad they help but God dam it I never knew this ! This is wrong dam wrong we are told about the opion in them but never this shit why not ? We are human not an test animals and even then itโs wrong still .
Iโm unable to complete the forums for the OxyContin drug I was in for many years
I had a car a xident in 2005 and was put on oxys and evening NeoOxys. ThedoctorThedoctor doubled .ymexs when I saidthepai rwak when taking.g the pis,wasn’t lasting as long. He told me
a term called.called breakthrough pain. Mydocretired andrhenewdocror started rolling cutmy dose back.i was death illandnever experiencedbeingdope sick.i started buying heroin and fenny.april 17 2019i was 37,recently evicted,Mason was apprehended and interposed surrou dedicated y strangers in atrap house. The next day I got on methadone e and went ro detox for 1 weekz
amd then to a 5 week rehab. 4 ywars later and I haven’t released but I’m triggered daily. I ca smell it amd taste or and eventj9ufh I’m happier clean and have my kid back, I get jealous when ppl can use and not ovwrzoae. That’s the addict in mybrain. Tha ksBig Pharma
I was first prescribed oxycontin in 1993 for a work related WSIB injury. I am still on these monsters.
Why are you unable to complete the forms? Feel free to contact me – mumzy at live dot CA
Don’t ask stupid questions like why can’t you fill out the forms. You obviously have never taken options.learn about addiction before assuming anyone