McKinsey & Company, Inc., National Prescription Opiate Consultant Litigation

McKinsey's alleged role in the opioid epidemic involved strategic consulting that promoted aggressive marketing of opioids as safe and non-addictive, influencing prescriber behavior and increasing prescriptions. This led to widespread misuse, addiction, and overdose deaths. The pathways of harm include targeted marketing to healthcare providers, setting sales targets, and minimizing perceived risks, which collectively contributed to the public health crisis.