OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma asks court to clear way for $7 billion settlement if states back it

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OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma asks court to clear way for $7 billion settlement if states back it

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The deal would be among the largest in a wave of opioid settlements. It calls for members of the Sackler family who own the company to give up ownership and to contribute up to $7 billion over time.

This story appeared on pbs.org, 2025-06-18 18:30:10.