Attorney Gen. Curtis Hill Expands Opioid Legal Team

ACROSS INDIANA -- The Office of the Attorney General says Attorney General Curtis Hill announced Thursday that he's expanded his opioid legal team, which is investigating several options under consideration by the State of Indiana, including areas of accountability in the ongoing opioid crisis. Officials report Attorney General Hill says the national law firm Cohen Milstein Sellers and Toll PLLC will strengthen our state's litigation and legal analysis experience in what he calls this "complex area of opioid accountability."

“Adding this firm to support our investigation is the next logical step in the multifaceted strategic approach we have employed over the past several months,” Attorney General Hill said, in a release. “From my first day in office, we have prioritized much of our attention, energy and resources toward fighting this opioid crisis that is destroying Hoosier lives and devastating Indiana communities. These efforts include a deliberative and diligent commitment to holding all parties accountable for actions detrimental to our state. We will continue to evaluate our best avenue for securing and investing resources from those responsible to help addicted Hoosiers overcome substance abuse and rebuild their lives.”

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Officials say the agreement with Cohen Milstein, which has several offices across the U.S., calls for the firm to be compensated depending on an award of damages, adding that the Attorney General will continue to manage the opioid legal team as it investigates whether to pursue litigation.

“As we prepare for the next potential phase, I fully anticipate further enhancing our team as necessary for maximum effectiveness,” said Attorney General Hill, in a release.

Staff from the Office of the Attorney General's Mobile Operations Center recently joined community members in Fishers for a Prescription Drug Takeback Event, in other efforts to combat this ongoing opioid crisis.

More: in.gov/attorneygeneral/

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