But in a concession that made the bankruptcy plan more palatable to many plaintiffs, the company and the Sacklers agreed to make public more than 30 million documents, including confidential emails, that may reveal comprehensive marketing strategies. Just last month, Dr. Richard Sackler, a former president and co-chairman of the board, testified that neither the family, the company nor its products bore any responsibility for the opioid epidemic. Other Sacklers struck a more conciliatory note, saying they were horrified that a medication intended to alleviate pain had, in fact, caused pain to so many. But no one apologized or took personal responsibility. “But this is what the legal system is going to produce.

Source: International New York Times September 01, 2021 20:42 UTC