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WA <br />Negligence <br />The distributors and manufacturers also face liability for negligence. The standard of care is <br />established by the industry standards as outlined in HDMA's "Guidelines," the applicable federal <br />statutes and regulations, and by related state law. <br />Distributors and manufacturers violated this standard of care by breaching their duty to <br />identify and report suspicious opioid orders to the DEA or other relevant state agencies. There is no <br />doubt that these violations directly contributed to the opioid epidemic that is running rampant across <br />the nation, and without question, substantial damages have been incurred by cities and counties. <br />These costs should be borne by the negligent distributor and manufacturer defendants. <br />Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act ( "RICO ") <br />As the curtain continues to be pulled back and more information becomes available on the <br />distribution methods of opioid distributors and manufacturers, it becomes clearer that these entities <br />were working hand -in -hand to maximize profits at the expense of the health and well -being of <br />American citizens. The RICO statute is the perfect tool to expose these companies and their <br />behavior, and to hold them accountable for the harm they have caused. <br />Conclusion: <br />The crack in the armor of the ARCOS database that began in West Virginia has revealed just <br />how expansive the scope of the opiate epidemic is, as well as its origin. No one could have <br />imagined how pervasive prescription opioids have become in our communities. We have devised a <br />team of lawyers equipped to cut off the opioid supply at the source — the wholesale distributors and <br />manufacturers - and to stop the infiltration of these drugs to your communities, and to help make a <br />difference in U.S. cities and counties. <br />7 <br />