California Attorney General
CA-AG v. Purdue Pharma and Sackler family
Settled
Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family allegedly played a role in creating the national opioid crisis. Under the Sacklers’ leadership, Purdue allegedly sold and aggressively marketed opioid products for decades, fueling the largest drug crisis in the nation’s history, according to CA-AG.
Summary generated from official California Attorney General press release
Source: California Attorney General Press Release ↗Parties
Defendants / Respondents
- Purdue Pharma L.P.
- Sackler family
- California Department of Justice
Dates
Resolved
June 15, 2025
Published
June 16, 2025
Case Details
Industry
Pharmaceutical
Penalty Type
Restitution