Illinois latest to sue Purdue Pharma over opioid epidemic Apr 9, 2019 | Opioids, Top Stories Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is suing Purdue Pharma, alleging the company used “deceptive” marketing practices to significantly increase opioid prescriptions.To access this content, you must purchase 1 Year Health News Illinois Subscription or 1 Year Group Subscription - Up to 5 Users, or log in if you are a member.