Pharmas

Supreme Court Halts Purdue Pharma’s Bankruptcy Plan Amid Rising Multidistrict Litigations: Insights from Law.com’s Aleeza Furman

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Washington, D.C. – In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court has intervened to halt Purdue Pharma’s bankruptcy plan, a decision that underscores ongoing debates around accountability in the opioid crisis. This move casts uncertainty on the future of the company and its proposed settlements with thousands of plaintiffs. Purdue Pharma, recognized globally for its production of OxyContin, had previously reached a settlement agreement that was integral to its restructuring during bankruptcy proceedings. The deal was meant to temporarily resolve numerous lawsuits tied to the opioid epidemic, offering billions in compensation. However, with the Supreme … Read more

Supreme Court Decision Shakes Up Purdue Pharma’s Bankruptcy Strategy, Impacting Future Mass Tort Litigations

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Washington, D.C. — The UXPreme Court has recently handed down a decision regarding Purdue Pharma’s bankruptcy strategy that stands to influence future legal strategies of companies embroiled in mass tort litigations. This ruling is a key development, coming amidst a noted uptick in multidistrict litigation cases, which are increasingly constituting a significant portion of the federal civil docket. Purdue Pharma, known for its production of OxyContin, has been at the center of a national controversy surrounding the opioid crisis in the United States. The firm sought bankruptcy protection as a mechanism to settle thousands of … Read more

Supreme Court Strikes Down Purdue Pharma’s Reorganization Plan, Reshapes Chapter 11 Landscape

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Washington, D.C. — In a landmark decision that reshaped the landscape of Chapter 11 bankruptcy law, the U.S. Supreme of Court delivered a split ruling on Thursday that struck down Purdue Pharma LP’s controversial reorganization plan. The justices ruled that the plan’s provision for nonconsensual third-party releases, which would have shielded parties not directly involved in the bankruptcy from lawsuits, did not align with lawful bankruptcy proceedings. The ruling has stirred a robust debate in the legal community about the implications for future corporate bankruptcies and the rights of individuals harmed by corporate actions, such … Read more

Supreme Court Set to Announce Verdict on Purdue Pharma’s Role in Nationwide Opioid Epidemic

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Washington, D.C. – In a ruling significant to the ongoing opioid crisis, the U.S. Supreme Court is poised to release its decision on the contentious bankruptcy case involving Purdue Pharma LP. This decision is expected to mark an important moment in the continuing legal battles tied to the opioid epidemic, an issue that has claimed over 750,000 American lives since hitting the nation’s heartland years ago. Purdue Pharma, the pharmaceutical giant behind OxyContin, filed for bankruptcy in 2019 as it faced a barrage of lawsuits. Plaintiffs accuse the company of aggressively marketing the prescription painkiller … Read more