New disclosures in the New York attorney general’s lawsuit detail the massive sales efforts of Purdue Pharma and other companies. Source: NYT > Business – WILLIAM K. RASHBAUM, RONI CARYN RABIN and DANNY HAKIM
Lawsuits Lay Bare Sackler Family’s Role in Opioid Crisis
Three generations of the Sackler family were deeply involved in running Purdue Pharma and knew of opioid abuse risks, according to lawsuits. Source: NYT > Business – DANNY HAKIM, RONI CARYN RABIN and WILLIAM K. RASHBAUM
New York Sues Sackler Family Members and Drug Distributors
The state’s lawsuit offers detail on methods allegedly used to the flood the market with opioids, fueling an epidemic. Source: NYT > Business – RONI CARYN RABIN
Purdue Pharma Will Settle Major Opioid Lawsuit
The Oklahoma attorney general will announce details Tuesday afternoon. A trial of other opioid manufacturers is still scheduled to proceed. Source: NYT > Business – JAN HOFFMAN
Museums Cut Ties With Sacklers as Outrage Over Opioid Crisis Grows
Accusations that the family behind OxyContin actively downplayed its perils have led arts and education institutions to rethink accepting Sackler funds. Source: NYT > Business – ALEX MARSHALL
British Gallery Turns Down $1.3 Million Sackler Donation
“I congratulate them on their courage,” said the photographer Nan Goldin, after the National Portrait Gallery said it would not accept a gift from the family, which has links to the opioid crisis. Source: NYT > Business – ALEX MARSHALL