Purdue Pharma announced its settlement with all 55 attorneys general on Monday after longstanding allegations.

would not shut off all opioid litigation against the Sacklers if it is approved in court. Creditors can choose not to accept the settlement and instead pursue lawsuits against the Sacklers, even if ...

The settlement is a way to avoid trials with claims from states alone that total more than $2 trillion in damages. Thousands of local governments and other groups have also sued Purdue.

OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma's latest plan to settle thousands of lawsuits over the toll of opioids could soon move forward after every U.S. state involved agreed to it.Related video above: FDA ...