'Insulting to victims': States vow to fight Purdue bankruptcy plan that shields Sackler family from opioid lawsuits

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Sep 01, 2021 'Insulting to victims': States vow to fight Purdue bankruptcy plan that shields Sackler family from opioid lawsuits Several state attorneys general announced they would appeal Purdue Pharma's bankruptcy reorganization plan, approved by a federal judge on Wednesday. The plan, which Purdue values at more than $10 billion, dissolves the drugmaker and shifts assets to a new company not controlled by the Sackler family members, who will be shielded from future opioid litigation. Read More Follow Us Get the NBC News Mobile App Check out all NBC News newsletters here. 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 View in browser | Unsubscribe | Contact | Privacy