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Will Purdue’s opioid settlement be overturned?

Dec 6, 2023
22:29
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Ongoing controversy surrounding Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family, families of opioid victims split on settlement, ruling's impact on immunity in corporate settlements, Boy Scouts and Catholic Church support Purdue deal, challenging fairness of settlement in Supreme Court
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  • The bankruptcy deal for Purdue Pharma's OxyContin shielded the Sackler family from future lawsuits, causing division among families of opioid victims.
  • The Supreme Court case surrounding Purdue Pharma's settlement will have far-reaching implications for mass harm cases, questioning legal protection in bankruptcy and victims' ability to pursue further lawsuits.

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The Opioid Crisis and Purdue Pharma's Role

Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, aggressively marketed the painkiller and jump-started the opioid crisis. The company's misleading claims about OxyContin's addictive qualities contributed to the widespread prescription and abuse of the drug. Purdue Pharma is seen as a symbol of corporate exploitation in the opioid crisis.

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