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US Supreme Court Rejects $6 Billion Purdue Pharma Settlement Shielding Sackler Family from Opioid Lawsuits

Jun 27, 2024, 02:12 PM

The US Supreme Court has rejected a $6 billion settlement that shielded the Sackler family, owners of Purdue Pharma, from opioid lawsuits. The ruling prevents Purdue from extinguishing existing and potential claims against it, impacting billions in payments to victims of the opioid crisis.