Judge will approve Purdue Pharma opioid deal that shields Sacklers

A federal judge said Wednesday he would approve OxyContin makerPurduePharma’s bankruptcy reorganization plan, clearing a path to resolve thousands of opioid lawsuits and shielding the company’s wealthy Sackler family owners from future opioid litigation. Bankruptcy Judge Robert Drain said that with small changes he would approve the plan, which overcame opposition to garner support from...