Money ‘Clearly a game.’ Opioid lawsuit settlements appear aimed at giving tax breaks to drug firms, experts say September 12, 2019September 12, 2019Kevin McCoy, USA TODAYComments Off on ‘Clearly a game.’ Opioid lawsuit settlements appear aimed at giving tax breaks to drug firms, experts say Politicians tout settlements with pharmaceutical companies over the opioid epidemic. But those payments may be used to reduce the companies' taxes.