AG Steve Marshall announces lawsuit against major opioid manufacturer Purdue Pharma for violation of Alabama Deceptive Trade Practices Act Tuesday, February 6 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital TeamMONTGOMERY, Ala. - Attorney General Steve Marshall announced today that the State of Alabama has filed suit against Purdue Pharma, L.P., Purdue Frederick Company Inc., and Rhodes Pharmaceuticals, L.P. (collectively “Purdue”), the manufacturers and sellers of prescription opioid pain medications, including the brand name... Read More.