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Opioid Maker Purdue Pharma Considering Bankruptcy in Face of OxyContin Lawsuits

BITTER PILL

Could avoid paying out hefty settlements in lawsuits accusing it of the deceptive marketing of the painkiller.

Barbie Latza Nadeau
Barbie Latza Nadeau
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