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Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Dec 4, 2023

U.S. Supreme Court justices appeared divided over Purdue Pharma’s bankruptcy deal today, questioning whether it can immunize the Sackler family from civil lawsuits for their role in the opioid crisis, The Hill reports. The Biden administration and a small group of creditors have raised objections to the liability releases. During the session, several justices reportedly raised concerns that the administration’s position would unravel the settlement and deprive victims of a timely resolution to the case. Others appeared sympathetic to the government’s position, saying the protection would raise due process concerns. The bankruptcy deal is on hold under an emergency ruling from the court. A decision is expected in June.