US judge approves $7 billion settlement for Purdue Pharma opioid victims

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A US judge approved a $7 billion settlement for Purdue Pharma victims. This agreement resolves thousands of opioid lawsuits, with the Sackler family contributing financially and relinquishing some ownership. It replaces a previous deal blocked by the Supreme Court. Purdue Pharma, maker of OxyContin, is a key player in the US opioid crisis, linked to hundreds of thousands of deaths since 1999. The company filed for bankruptcy six years ago.


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