The United States Supreme Court has rejected a bankruptcy settlement that would have protected members of the Sackler family from lawsuits related to the opioid epidemic. In a 5-4 ruling, justices found the settlement between Purdue Pharma and states, tribes and local governments violates U.S. bankruptcy law by exempting the Sacklers from future litigation.
Supreme Court Rejects Settlements That Shielded Sackler Family from Opioid Lawsuits
HeadlineJun 28, 2024
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