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Purdue Pharma's $7B Settlement Approved Amid Opioid Crisis

11/19/2025

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A federal bankruptcy court judge approved Purdue Pharma's settlement plan to resolve opioid lawsuits.
The Sackler family will contribute up to $7 billion over 15 years for government opioid-crisis efforts tied to 900,000 deaths since 1999.
The agreement allows opt-out lawsuits against Sackler family members.
Purdue will be replaced by Knoa Pharma, managed by a state-appointed board.
The settlement requires disclosure of internal documents and prohibits Sackler names on institutions.

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A federal bankruptcy court judge approved Purdue Pharma's settlement plan to resolve opioid lawsuits.
The Sackler family will contribute up to $7 billion over 15 years for government opioid-crisis efforts tied to 900,000 deaths since 1999.
The agreement allows opt-out lawsuits against Sackler family members.
Purdue will be replaced by Knoa Pharma, managed by a state-appointed board.
The settlement requires disclosure of internal documents and prohibits Sackler names on institutions.