Harrington

Major Legal Symposium to Examine the Future of Mass Litigation in Wake of ‘Harrington v. Purdue’ Decision

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New York, NY – In the evolving landscape of U.S. legal proceedings, mass torts and class action lawsuits represent a significant area of focus that challenges the balance between efficiency, fairness, and access to justice. Among these, the ongoing opioid crisis stands out as a key example of the complexities involved in managing and resolving large-scale legal disputes through the judiciary system. For decades, federal courts have employed mechanisms such as class actions and multidistrict litigation to manage mass torts, and in the 21st century, bankruptcy proceedings have increasingly become a tool to consolidate claims … Read more

Exploring the Rise of Bankruptcy Court in Public Harms Litigation: Case in Focus – Harrington v. Purdue Pharma

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Washington, DC – The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on Monday in a case that highlights the increasing use of bankruptcy court by corporations involved in public harms litigation. The case in question is Purdue Pharma’s bankruptcy deal, which seeks to shield the company’s owners, the Sackler family, from civil liability in exchange for a $6 billion contribution to a settlement. This raises important questions about the role of bankruptcy court in addressing public health crises and whether bypassing the traditional civil litigation process is an effective solution. Bankruptcy court has become an attractive … Read more