Supreme Court Tosses Controversial Opioid Settlement (Newser Breaking News)

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June 27, 2024 Sponsored by Wise Bread   Happening Now Supreme Court Tosses Controversial Opioid Settlement The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a nationwide settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma that would have shielded members of the Sackler family who own the company from civil lawsuits over the toll of opioids but also would have provided billions of dollars to combat the opioid epidemic. After deliberating more than six months, the justices in a 5-4 vote blocked an agreement hammered out with state and local governments and victims, reports the AP. Keep reading   From our sponsor Pocket a $200 Bonus Offer With This Credit Card Pocket a $200 bonus offer with this amazing cash back rewards card. Plus, enjoy high ongoing cash back rates, 0% interest until 2025, and no annual fee. Start racking up huge cash back rewards. Learn More   Today's 6 Most-Read Stories   Manage your subscriptions  |  Unsubscribe from Newser emails  |  Privacy Policy We'd love to hear from you. Send us a note at feedback@newser.com. Read our stories on MSN. Newser, LLC  |  1395 Brickell Avenue  |  Suite 800  |  Miami, Florida  |  33131 © 2024 Newser, LLC. All rights reserved