Supreme Court hears arguments over $6 billion opioid deal involving Sackler family

July 2024 · 2 minute read

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Dec. 5, 202301:58

The Supreme Court heard arguments over a bankruptcy court deal involving the Sackler family, who are known for their role in creating Purdue Pharma’s powerful painkiller Oxycontin. The family has agreed to pay $6 billion to plaintiffs, in exchange for future liability from lawsuits. NBC News’ Kate Snow reports.

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