States agree to $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma in opioid litigation
Share this @internewscast.com

All 50 U.S. states, along with Washington, D.C., and four U.S. territories, have agreed to a $7.4 billion settlement with the company linked to OxyContin, officials announced on Monday. The agreement involves the company and the renowned family behind it.

This settlement concludes ongoing lawsuits against Purdue Pharma, which, under the leadership of the Sackler family, developed, produced, and robustly marketed opioid products for many years. According to the lawsuits, states and cities nationwide claimed these actions contributed to widespread addiction and overdose fatalities.

The attorneys general from 55 states and territories have endorsed this landmark settlement. They stated that it will terminate the Sacklers’ control over Purdue and prohibit them from manufacturing, selling, or promoting opioids in the United States.

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia and West Virginia led the team that negotiated the settlement, which marks the largest of its kind involving the opioid crisis, officials said.

“As Pennsylvania families and communities suffered during an unprecedented addiction crisis, Purdue and the Sacklers reaped the mammoth profits from their products,” Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday said in a statement. “This monumental settlement achieves the top priority of getting as much money as quickly as possible to prevention, treatment, and recovery programs across the Commonwealth. My office will continue engagement with municipal leaders to ensure millions of dollars reach every corner of the state.”

In this Feb. 19, 2013, file photo, OxyContin pills are shown at a pharmacy in Montpelier, Vt.

Toby Talbot/AP, FILE

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like
Noah Clowney's ill-advised mistake comes as he's emerging as Nets fixture

Noah Clowney Makes a Misstep Amidst Rise as Key Nets Player

Noah Clowney has emerged as a standout player this season, offering a…
US-backed aid group ends Gaza mission after defying Hamas threats, UN criticism

US-Supported Aid Organization Concludes Gaza Operation Amidst Hamas Threats and UN Critique

EXCLUSIVE: Announced on Monday, the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), with support from…
Support Erupts for Candace Owens After Assassination Bombshell

Massive Wave of Support Follows Candace Owens Amidst Shocking Assassination Allegations

Candace Owens’ bombshell revelation that a high-level French government source warned her…
Portland protester accused of threatening to kill officers, sexually assault their wives at ICE facility

Portland Protester Allegedly Threatens Violence Against Officers and Their Families at ICE Facility

EXCLUSIVE TO FOX: An individual from Portland has been accused of making…
Parents sue after 11-year-old girl forced to share bed with transgender student on school trip

Parents File Lawsuit Over 11-Year-Old Daughter’s Shared Sleeping Arrangements with Transgender Student During School Trip

A group of parents in Colorado has initiated legal action against their…
Chicago public schools blow millions on travel expenses while students can't read at grade level

Chicago’s Costly Travel Expenses vs. Student Literacy Crisis: A Startling Discrepancy

The Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Office of Inspector General has issued a…
Billie Eilish to release 3D concert movie co-directed by James Cameron

Experience Billie Eilish Like Never Before: Dive into Her 3D Concert Film Co-Directed by Visionary James Cameron

The celebrated artist Billie Eilish is set to bring her “Hit Me…
Ferry collision reported on landing dock at Sapelo Island

Breaking News: Ferry Collision Shakes Sapelo Island Dock – What You Need to Know

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources has confirmed that there were 41…
Disney+, Hulu Bundle Black Friday deal 2025: $4.99 per month for 1 year

Unmissable 2025 Black Friday Offer: Disney+ and Hulu Bundle for Just $4.99/Month for a Year!

It’s that time of year when Disney+ and Hulu unveil an irresistible…
Maduro dances to his own peace track while US ramps up Caribbean show of force

Venezuelan President Maduro Pursues Peace Amid Escalating US Military Presence in Caribbean

In an eye-catching display of defiance, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro showcased his…
Georgia Lineman Nyier Daniels Arrested for Cruelty to Children, Reckless Driving

Georgia Lineman Nyier Daniels Detained on Charges of Child Cruelty and Reckless Driving

Georgia’s offensive lineman, Nyier Daniels, finds himself embroiled in legal troubles following…
Wisconsin Democrats Accused of Election Fraud in 2020

Allegations of Election Misconduct Surface Against Wisconsin Democrats in 2020 Vote

On the night of November 3rd, 2020, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, election clerk…