OxyContin maker bankruptcy deal goes before the Supreme Court on Monday, with billions at stake

5-12-2023 Health Washington Times - Health 23

The Supreme Court is hearing arguments over a nationwide settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma that would shield members of the Sackler family who own the company from civil lawsuits over the toll of opioids.

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