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Connecticut Attorney General William Tong announced two cooperation agreements and settlements with Heritage Pharmaceuticals and Apotex Corp., totaling $49.1 million, due to each companies' alleged scheme to inflate drug prices and limit competition.

The plaintiffs in the case are from 50 states and U.S. territories, including California, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. The lead attorney for the majority of the plaintiffs is Connecticut Assistant Attorney General Joseph Nielson.

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Emily Cousins

I'm a litigation reporter for Connecticut Law Tribune, covering litigation wins, verdict news, settlements, interesting cases, etc. Contact me with tips at [email protected].