SCOTUS rejects settlement with Oxycontin manufacturer
Jun 27, 2024, 8:25 AM
WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 4: A view of the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday morning January 4, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court rejected a nationwide settlement with Purdue Pharma, an Oxycontin manufacturer, in a 5-4 vote.
According to the Associated Press, the settlement would have “shielded” members of the Sackler family who owns Purdue Pharma from several civil lawsuits. Additionally, it would have given billions to combat the opioid epidemic.
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