R-2.2.0.0.01 - Opioid-related Damages and Health Care Costs Recovery Act

Section 28 Disposition versions

2023-11-02

28. A director, partner or any other officer of a manufacturer, wholesaler or consultant is solidarily liable, with that manufacturer, wholesaler or consultant, as applicable, for the health care costs or damages for any injury caused or contributed to by an opioid-related wrong committed by the manufacturer, wholesaler or consultant if, in any manner, the director, partner or officer participates in the commission of the wrong, including by an order, authorization or consent or a failure to act.

However, the director, partner or other officer may be relieved from that liability if they establish that they were not and could not reasonably have been aware of the acts or omissions with which the manufacturer, wholesaler or consultant is charged or if they demonstrate that they exercised due diligence, taking the necessary precautions to prevent those acts or omissions.

2023, c. 25, s. 28.