Mo. agrees to drug, electronic book settlements

Thursday, August 30, 2012

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Several million dollars could flow to Missouri under legal settlements involving electronic books and anti-psychotic drugs.

Attorney General Chris Koster said Thursday that the state will receive $4.3 million as part of a $181 million settlement between 37 states and Janssen Pharmaceuticals. The settlement resolves allegations that Janssen used unfair and deceptive practices when it marketed Risperdal for unapproved or off-label uses, such as for children or to treat dementia in the elderly.

Under another settlement announced Thursday, Missouri consumers could receive $1.1 million as part of a nationwide $76 million settlement with Hachette Book Group, HarperCollins Publishers and Simon & Schuster. It resolves allegations that the companies conspired to raise the prices of electronic books. The settlement covers purchases between April 1, 2010, and May 21, 2012.

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jpfelix 8 months, 2 weeks ago

And how will the state distribute these funds back to the MO consumers?

JCLifer 8 months, 2 weeks ago

You just know the government is going to keep this money. Same for the stimulus money- instead of giving the (our tax) money to citizens to buy new cars, the government gave our money to the executives of GM and Chrysler, as well a UAW members.

Politicians are employees of ours. If they aren't getting the job done, it is time to let them go.

Sequoia 8 months, 2 weeks ago

Remember cash for clunkers? Wasn't that money for citizens to buy cars? GM and Chrysler are still here, aren't they? You would have done the same thing.

Nice regurgitation of the line from the RNC convention. You're a real team player! You do a good job of repeating advertising language. You've got the common sense to repeat what you're told. Your line shows you're a tough guy cowboy renegade cop job creator who's not afraid to pretend he's not afraid to make the tough decisions by being tough with common sense. Sounds like you really believe in America, as opposed to those who obviously don't.

Have a good day, and don't punish success!

John 8 months, 2 weeks ago

It is called a slogan. You should not make fun of others when your team does the same thing. . .

All of you are so selective in your indignation. You do not write in here to discuss something; you come in here just to say carp and to show others how bright you feel yourself to be.

You badmouth RICH republicans but RICH democrats are okay. You badmouth democrats as politicians when republicans have the same kind of people; they are called POLITICIANS.

It is also funny to hear you badmouth folks who have money when each and every one of you is working to try and obtain more money for yourself. . . . . what's that called . . . . oh yeah, JEALOUSY.

You bad mouth an actor, not because he did a bad job (it was an imaginary conversation, OF COURSE it seemed disjointed . . . .) simply because you have no counter to his arguements.

JCLifer 8 months, 2 weeks ago

Cash for Clunkers? That was the program that got 2 million Obama bumper stickers off the roads.

asb 8 months, 2 weeks ago

Now that's funny.

Littleinvestor 8 months, 2 weeks ago

There also was a special tax credit if you bought a new vehicle. Our old truck, with 250,000+ miles had to be replaced but we did not qualify for clunker money because we were not buying a vehicle that would get better mileage. We essentially bought the exact same vehicle, only 17 years newer. Surprise, surprise, there was a tax credit of a couple of hundred dollars.

DanielMHasz 8 months, 2 weeks ago

Risperdal reproached. Same saga here as Eli Lilly Zyprexa. Johnson and Johnson is a trusted brand we associate with babies. Risperdal,Zyprexa,as well as the other atypical antipsychotics, are being prescribed for children, even though this is an unapproved, off-label use. An estimated 2.5 million children are now taking atypical antipsychotics. Over half are being given them for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder,many of these foster children. Weight gain, increases in triglyceride levels and associated risks for (life-long) diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Eli Lilly made $67 BILLION on Zyprexa! Tell the truth don't be afraid
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