Pursuing Justice for First Nations in Opioid Litigation
We recognize the significant impact of the opioid epidemic on indigenous communities and are committed to seeking justice and securing the necessary resources to implement local abatement programs.
In line with our mission to advocate for justice, Napoli Shkolnik Canada has filed a class action on behalf of all Canadian First Nations. This legal action aims to recover the costs incurred by First Nations in combating the opioid epidemic and to secure the funds required to support and implement local abatement programs. Our goal is to ensure that the necessary resources are available to address the devastating effects of opioid addiction and provide long-term solutions for affected communities.
Holding Companies Responsible for Polluting First Nations Water
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of synthetic chemicals that are used in many consumer products. These toxic chemicals are harmful to humans and very persistent in the environment, causing widespread water contamination across Canada.
Napoli Shkolnik Canada represents Muskoday First Nation on behalf of all First Nations in Canada in a class action lawsuit against the companies responsible for manufacturing PFAS. The lawsuit alleges that these companies collaborated to deceive regulators and consumers about the dangers associated with PFAS for years and were negligent in the manufacturing and marketing of PFAS products.
As a result of these deceptive and negligent practices, First Nations water supplies have become contaminated with PFAS requiring them to incur significant abatement and remediation costs. The case aims to hold these companies accountable and demand justice for the environmental damage and financial burden inflicted on First Nations.
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Opioids Continue to Devastate First Nations
Disproportionately affected
Indigenous people in Canada are six times more likely to experience an opioid-related overdose death than non-Indigenous people.
Increased Hospitalizations
The rate of hospitalizations related to opioids and other drugs among First Nations people increased by 47 per cent from 2016 to 2018
Disparate outcomes
The opioid crisis has exacerbated existing health disparities among Indigenous populations, leading to increased rates of addiction, overdose, and negative health outcomes.
Historical factors
Factors such as historical trauma, social determinants of health, limited access to healthcare services, and cultural disconnection contribute to the vulnerability of Indigenous communities to opioid misuse and addiction.
Barriers to treatment
Indigenous peoples face barriers to accessing culturally appropriate and comprehensive addiction treatment and harm reduction services, leading to limited support for recovery.
Absence of community based treatment
There is a need for community-based approaches that incorporate Indigenous knowledge, cultural practices, and self-determination to effectively address the opioid crisis among First Nations.
Insufficient resources
Indigenous communities require increased resources and funding to develop and implement culturally safe and holistic approaches to prevention, treatment, and harm reduction.
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If you represent a Canadian First Nation affected by the opioid epidemic, Napoli Shkolnik Canada is here to help you fight for justice and obtain the necessary resources to combat this crisis. Contact us now to learn more about how we can assist you in pursuing your legal rights and recovering the costs incurred in addressing the opioid epidemic.
Our experienced team at Napoli Shkolnik Canada is ready to provide the legal support you need. Together, let’s work towards securing a better future for First Nations and affected communities in Canada.
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