The US settled for a settlement with Purdue Pharma
Why it matters: The US Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention estimates the opioid crisis has claimed 232,000 American lives ...
and counting. The $8.3 billion figure for this settlement might be
eye-catching, but it's important to remember that by 2017, Oxycontin had
reportedly generated a cumulative amount of $35 billion for Purdue. Though
Purdue execs are not entirely out of legal jeopardy, this settlement doesn't
include prison time for any individuals. If you're wondering why corporate
execs rarely do any prison time, keep scrolling and check out today's book
recommendation.
Full Story: National
Public Radio (10/21)
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