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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