Purdue Pharma’s Creditors Vote Yes To Bankruptcy Deal Shielding Billionaire Owners From Future Opioid Lawsuits

Purdue Pharma’s Creditors Vote Yes To Bankruptcy Deal Shielding Billionaire Owners From Future Opioid Lawsuits

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Forbes
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OxyContin manufacturer Purdue Pharma, owned by the billionaire Sackler family, said on Tuesday its creditors voted in “overwhelming” support of a proposed bankruptcy deal to settle thousands of lawsuits and shield the family from further litigation over its alleged role in fomenting the ongoing opioid crisis.