BBCNEWS World Business Report September 2, 2021 04:32:00
Now the agreement ends thousands of lawsuits brought by state and local governments, hospitals and individuals against the pharmaceutical company for aggressively marketing the painkiller oxycontin, while playing down its abuse and overdose risks. but the provision shielding the sackler family from any future litigation was also approved, despite opposition from many officials. the sacklers have denied the allegations that they bear any responsibility. they have said that they have acted ethically and lawfully while serving on the company's board of directors. the sacklers will remain one of a...
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