U.S. Supreme Court Decision on Purdue Case Heightens Challenges for Mass Litigation Resolutions in Bankruptcy
Washington, D.C. — A landmark decision by the U.S. Supreme Court has fundamentally changed the landscape for resolving mass litigation within the bankruptcy framework. This ruling significantly impacts the ability of companies, like opioid giant Purdue Pharma, to settle numerous lawsuits by filing for bankruptcy. Traditionally, bankruptcy has been used as a tool by corporations to manage and halt litigation, particularly when faced with the potential devastation of massive lawsuit payouts. Bankruptcy filings allow these companies to consolidate lawsuits in one federal court and propose global settlements. However, the Supreme Court’s decision has narrowed the … Read more