NEWS RELEASE: Utah and All Eligible Jurisdictions Will Sign Settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler Family, Marking a Major Victory for Utah Consumers

Salt Lake City, Utah—Utah and all 54 other eligible jurisdictions agreed to sign onto a settlement agreement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family over their significant role in fueling the opioid epidemic. This monumental agreement, totaling $7.4 billion, marks a critical step towards accountability, with Utah slated to receive $57 million to combat the devastating impact of the crisis …