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A pharmacist holds a bottle OxyContin made by Purdue Pharma at a pharmacy in Provo, Utah

Health Jun 18

U.S. states agree to multi-billion dollar settlement with Purdue Pharma over opioid crisis

By Lisa Desjardins, Azhar Merchant

Politics Jun 18

FILE PHOTO: Bottles of prescription painkiller OxyContin made by Purdue Pharma LP on a counter at a local pharmacy in Provo
OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma asks court to clear way for $7 billion settlement if states back it

The deal would be among the largest in a wave of opioid settlements. It calls for members of the Sackler family who own the company to give up ownership and to contribute up to $7 billion over time.

By Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press

Politics Jun 27

FILE PHOTO: U.S. Supreme Court i in Washington
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Supreme Court blocks Purdue settlement in major blow to local governments fighting opioids

The Supreme Court ripped up a controversial bankruptcy deal that would have provided billions of dollars to states devastated by the opioid epidemic and shielded the controversial family accused of pushing pharmaceutical painkillers in search of profit. Amna Nawaz explored…

By Amna Nawaz, Jackson Hudgins

Politics Jun 27

Supreme Court rejects nationwide settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma

After deliberating more than six months, the justices in a 5-4 vote blocked an agreement hammered out with state and local governments and victims. The Sacklers would have contributed up to $6 billion and given up ownership of the company…

By Mark Sherman, Associated Press

Politics Dec 04

FILE PHOTO: U.S. Supreme Court building is seen in Washington
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Supreme Court hears case that could shield Purdue Pharma owners from opioid lawsuits

The Supreme Court heard arguments in one of the most important corporate bankruptcy cases in decades. The court is weighing whether to approve Purdue Pharma's controversial bankruptcy deal that would give billions to victims of the opioid epidemic while protecting…

By Geoff Bennett, Saher Khan, Kyle Midura

Nov 23

Supreme Court to decide on legality of OxyContin maker’s settlement plan with victims of opioid crisis

By Geoff Mulvihill, Mark Sherman, Associated Press

The legality of an agreement by the maker of OxyContin to settle thousands of lawsuits over the harm done by opioids is going before the Supreme Court.

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Aug 11

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Supreme Court blocks Purdue Pharma bankruptcy plan shielding owners from lawsuits

By William Brangham, Courtney Norris

The Supreme Court blocked a bankruptcy plan for drug maker Purdue Pharma that would have paid out billions of dollars to address the opioid epidemic and shielded the company’s owners from legal liability. The Justice Department argued that shielding the…

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Aug 10

Supreme Court temporarily blocks OxyContin maker bankruptcy deal that would protect Sackler family

By Mark Sherman, Associated Press

The justices on Thursday agreed to a Biden administration request to put the brakes on an agreement reached last year with state and local governments.

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Jul 25

Court says OxyContin maker’s bankruptcy and protections for Sackler family can move forward

By Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press

OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma can start its transformation under a bankruptcy agreement that allows the members of the wealthy Sackler family who own the company to avoid civil lawsuits over the opioid crisis, a court has ruled.

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May 30

Ruling clears way for Purdue Pharma to settle opioid claims, protect owners from lawsuits

By Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press

The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New York reversed a 2021 ruling that found bankruptcy court judges did not have the authority to shield from civil lawsuits members of the Sackler family who own Purdue and who have…

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