New Opioid Plan Increases Penalties for Sacklers
MedTruth Editors · March 15, 2022
A deal has been reached between the Sackler Family and the nine remaining states in the nationwide opioid settlement.
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Opioid Bankruptcy Settlement to be Reviewed by Supreme Court
MedTruth Editors · August 22, 2023
The Office of the U.S. Trustee issued a formal complaint about the settlement, arguing that the deal protects the Sackler Family.
Laws + CongressDOJ Moves to Stop Opioid Bankruptcy Settlement
MedTruth Editors · August 10, 2023
The DOJ is taking the case to the Supreme Court in an effort to prevent a bankruptcy plan that would shield the Sackler family from opioid lawsuits.
Legal DevelopmentsNew Opioid Plan Increases Penalties for Sacklers
MedTruth Editors · March 15, 2022
A deal has been reached between the Sackler Family and the nine remaining states in the nationwide opioid settlement.
Legal DevelopmentsOpioid Bankruptcy Settlement to be Reviewed by Supreme Court
MedTruth Editors · August 22, 2023
The Office of the U.S. Trustee issued a formal complaint about the settlement, arguing that the deal protects the Sackler Family.
Laws + CongressDOJ Moves to Stop Opioid Bankruptcy Settlement
MedTruth Editors · August 10, 2023
The DOJ is taking the case to the Supreme Court in an effort to prevent a bankruptcy plan that would shield the Sackler family from opioid lawsuits.
Legal DevelopmentsMost Recent Results for “Sacklers”
Purdue Pharma Opioid Settlement Rejected By Judge
MedTruth Editors · January 12, 2022
Judge McMahon rejected the bankruptcy settlement plan that would have resolved thousands of opioid epidemic lawsuits against Purdue Pharma.
Legal DevelopmentsStates Urge Federal Judge To Reject Purdue Pharma Settlement
MedTruth Editors · December 16, 2021
A group of U.S. states is urging a federal judge to reject a settlement that may benefit Oxycontin maker Purdue Pharma.
Legal DevelopmentsSackler Family To Receive Broad Immunity in Purdue Settlement
MedTruth Editors · September 17, 2021
With the approval, the Sacklers will pay $4.5 billion from the family’s personal fortune over nine years and will relinquish control of the company to a government-run entity.
Legal DevelopmentsOpioid Bankruptcy Settlement to be Reviewed by Supreme Court
MedTruth Editors · August 22, 2023
The Office of the U.S. Trustee issued a formal complaint about the settlement, arguing that the deal protects the Sackler Family.
Laws + CongressDOJ Moves to Stop Opioid Bankruptcy Settlement
MedTruth Editors · August 10, 2023
The DOJ is taking the case to the Supreme Court in an effort to prevent a bankruptcy plan that would shield the Sackler family from opioid lawsuits.
Legal DevelopmentsNew Opioid Plan Increases Penalties for Sacklers
MedTruth Editors · March 15, 2022
A deal has been reached between the Sackler Family and the nine remaining states in the nationwide opioid settlement.
Legal DevelopmentsPurdue Pharma Opioid Settlement Rejected By Judge
MedTruth Editors · January 12, 2022
Judge McMahon rejected the bankruptcy settlement plan that would have resolved thousands of opioid epidemic lawsuits against Purdue Pharma.
Legal DevelopmentsStates Urge Federal Judge To Reject Purdue Pharma Settlement
MedTruth Editors · December 16, 2021
A group of U.S. states is urging a federal judge to reject a settlement that may benefit Oxycontin maker Purdue Pharma.
Legal DevelopmentsSackler Family To Receive Broad Immunity in Purdue Settlement
MedTruth Editors · September 17, 2021
With the approval, the Sacklers will pay $4.5 billion from the family’s personal fortune over nine years and will relinquish control of the company to a government-run entity.
Legal DevelopmentsBankruptcy Judge To Consider $4 Billion Purdue Pharma Opioid Settlement
MedTruth Editors · August 25, 2021
Under the proposed bankruptcy plan, Purdue Pharma would be reorganized into a new entity.
Legal Developments15 States Sign on to Opioid Settlement
MedTruth Editors · July 12, 2021
Fifteen states have chosen to accept Purdue Pharmaceutical's $4.5 billion opioid settlement offer.
NewsMT Weekly: Foodborne Illness Outbreaks, Sackler Steers Opioids to China
Carah Wertheimer · November 25, 2019
While the U.S. observes urgent calls for bans on vaping products, the Sackler family catapults the opioid crisis abroad, with their affiliate company Mundipharma promoting OxyContin in China. Additionally, last week brought about several foodborne illness outbreaks, new findings on the rising prevalence of anal cancer, and a promising HIV vaccine discovery.
NewsMT Weekly: Australia Fights BIA-ALCL, Ireland Refuses Recourse to Mesh-Injured
James Parker · October 21, 2019
Last week in medical brought about delay in an opioid trial against Purdue Pharmaceuticals and the Sackler family while the two determine how much of the settlement the Sacklers should pay. Meanwhile, actions were made against BIA-ALCL in Australia and Ireland, where warnings were sent to the public. Ireland's mesh-injured population is denied financial compensation for their harm.
NewsMT Weekly: J&J Mistrial Declared, 'No JUULS' Requested for Schools
James Parker · September 16, 2019
In this week's MT Weekly, Purdue Pharma and the Sacklers negotiated settlements, while pharmaceutical manufacturer Mallinckrodt agreed to a $30 million settlement. Trials on talc and Roundup brought stalemates. Still, global HIV efforts and criticisms of JUUL e-cigarettes bring hope for public health.
Health FeaturesOpioid Link Has Sackler Family Donations Declined By Museums
S. Nicole Lane · May 23, 2019
The Sackler family has profited for years from their personal connections to Purdue Pharma amid the opioid crisis. Now, esteemed museums like the Met, Tate Modern, and the Guggenheim decline the Sackler Family Donations following public backlash.
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Purdue Pharma Opioid Settlement Rejected By Judge
January 12, 2022
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States Urge Federal Judge To Reject Purdue Pharma Settlement
December 16, 2021
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Sackler Family To Receive Broad Immunity in Purdue Settlement
September 17, 2021
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Bankruptcy Judge To Consider $4 Billion Purdue Pharma Opioid Settlement
August 25, 2021
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15 States Sign on to Opioid Settlement
July 12, 2021
News
MT Weekly: Foodborne Illness Outbreaks, Sackler Steers Opioids to China
November 25, 2019
News
MT Weekly: Australia Fights BIA-ALCL, Ireland Refuses Recourse to Mesh-Injured
October 21, 2019
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Opioid Link Has Sackler Family Donations Declined By Museums
May 23, 2019