California Reaches $7.4 Billion Settlement Over Opioid Crisis

California Attorney General Rob Bonta announces a historic $7.4 billion settlement with the Sackler family, former owners of Purdue Pharma, in connection to the opioid crisis that has devastated communities across the nation. This settlement marks one of the largest payouts in U.S. history tied to the opioid epidemic and aims to provide long-term solutions to combat addiction and overdose deaths.

The agreement will permanently end the Sacklers' control of Purdue Pharma and prevent them from selling opioids in the United States. The funds will be distributed. . .