Judge Overturns <br />Purdue Pharma Deal , That Shielded Sacklers <br />From Civil Lawsuits.<br />A federal judge overturned the judgement in which the Sackler family was order to pay $4.5 billion... .<br />for its role in <br />perpetuating the <br />U.S. opioid epidemic.<br />In agreeing to pay the sum, .<br />the Sackler family was granted immunity from individual civil lawsuits.<br />U.S. District Judge Colleen McMahon ruled that the bankruptcy court that granted the settlement was not authorized to make the decision.<br />Purdue Chairman Steve Miller released a statement in reaction to the news.<br />While the district court decision does not affect Purdue’s rock-solid operational stability or its ability to produce its many medications safely<br />and effectively, .., Steve Miller, Purdue Chairman, via Reuters.<br />... it will delay, and perhaps end, the ability of creditors, communities, and individuals to receive billions in value to abate the opioid crisis, Steve Miller, Purdue Chairman, via Reuters.<br />While the bankruptcy settlement will likely be upended, .<br />allowing for civil lawsuits could give opioid victims their day in court.<br />The bankruptcy court did not have the authority to deprive victims of the opioid crisis of their right to sue the Sackler family, Merrick Garland, U.S. Attorney General, <br />via Reuters.<br />Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson praised the ruling.<br />There cannot be two forms of justice – one for ordinary Americans and a different one <br />for billionaires, Bob Ferguson, Washington State Attorney General, via Reuters.<br />I’m prepared to take this fight all the way to the Supreme Court, if necessary, to ensure true accountability for the <br />Sackler family, Bob Ferguson, Washington State Attorney General, via Reuters
