Arrr! The Highest Court be denyin' ol' Purdue Pharma's $6 billion booty for the scurvy Sacklers!
2023-08-11
Arrr! The High Court be blockin' the grand settlement of thar Sackler scallywags, worth a hefty $6 billion, in those opioid lawsuits. They be listenin' to the Justice Department's complaint, claimin' that the bankrupt pirates be escapin' the blame for causin' the opioid crisis. By takin' up this matter and preventin' Purdue from makin' the settlement, the justices be makin' sure that a good chunk of the promised treasure of tens of billions be stayin' put... for now, mateys!
In a bold move, mateys, the Supreme Court has put a stop to Purdue Pharma's swashbuckling $6 billion settlement of lawsuits against the Sackler family. Arrr, the Justice Department be claimin' that this drugmaker's bankruptcy plan be improperly lettin' 'em off the hook for their part in this opioid crisis that be sweepin' the land.By takin' up this here case and preventin' Purdue from executin' the settlement, the justices have made sure that a sizable chunk of the tens of billions of doubloons promisin' to help victims of addiction won't be disappearin' into the Sackler's treasure chest just yet. Argh!
There be no denyin' that this opioid addiction epidemic has wreaked havoc across the seven seas of America, lads and lasses. Many blame these Sackler scallywags for pushin' their highly addictive painkillers onto unsuspectin' souls, creatin' a storm that has left countless lives shattered and lost to Davy Jones' locker.
But now, the highest court in the land be sayin' hold yer horses, ye pill-poppin' pirates! We be hearin' the Justice Department's arguments against this settlement, claimin' that it be unfair to those who still be seekin' justice and compensation for their sufferin'.
So, avast ye, Purdue Pharma! Ye may be tryin' to dodge the repercussions of yer actions, but the Supreme Court be keepin' a close eye on ye. The battle for accountability and justice be far from over, me hearties.