For rating$, CTV probably wanted the LAX case to go to trial. There's a conflict of interest there and their board reflects it. JMOO ;D
If one was hooked on Flexiril in combination with other drugs/alcohol, they may have occasion to visit health care facilities and a complain of sprains that ostensibily require more flexiril.
I think that was the case for all the media. It was all about dragging this out for more viewers/readers and ratings/circulation. It had nothing to do with actual facts.