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Purdue Pharma and owners to pay $7.4 billion in settlement to lawsuits over the toll of OxyContin

Purdue Pharma and owners to pay $7.4 billion in settlement to lawsuits over the toll of OxyContin

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Purdue Pharma has agreed to a $7.4 billion settlement to resolve lawsuits related to its painkiller Oxycontin. The Sackler family, owners of Purdue Pharma, will contribute an additional $1 billion to the settlement, following a previous rejection by the Supreme Court. The funds will be used to combat the opioid crisis and support survivors of overdose victims.

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How much more is the Sackler family paying compared to the previous agreement?

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What was the outcome of the deal that was rejected by the Supreme Court?

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