Court again permits OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma's bankruptcy plan allowing Sackler family protections to proceed

Purdue Pharma can proceed with restructuring into a new entity that uses profits to combat the opioid epidemic.
Sackler family required to pay up to $6 billion over time while gaining legal protections from civil lawsuits.
Settlement includes funds specifically for victims of the opioid crisis and their families.
US Trustee appealed the settlement but court ruled it can still move forward.
Settlement is part of over $50 billion in corporate opioid lawsuit settlements.