Purdue Pharma Deal Goes To Supreme Court
The opioid crisis is now at the forefront of the Supreme Court’s attention, and justices heard arguments earlier this month regarding a challenge to the bankruptcy deal intended to compensate victims of the highly addictive painkiller OxyContin.
In this case, Purdue Pharma, the manufacturer of OxyContin, agreed to pay billions of dollars to those harmed by the opioid epidemic under a deal approved by a lower court.
The deal shields members of the Sackler family, who owned and ran the company, from personal liability. The Sacklers were known for their aggressive promotion and deceptive marketing of OxyContin.
Oxycontin’s Devastating Effects
OxyContin, a powerful prescription painkiller, played a significant role in fueling the addiction crisis that is still raging in the United States.
Introduced in 1996 by Purdue Pharma, OxyContin contained oxycodone, an opioid that provided relief for patients experiencing …