Sackler Family

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong has commended the U.S. Supreme Court's decision that the Sackler family — who own Purdue Pharma in Stamford — can’t use the drug company’s bankruptcy to settle opioid lawsuits.

The Ivy League university, about 40 miles from Purdue's headquarters in Stamford, is the latest institution to distance itself from the family amid outrage over its role in the opioid crisis.

A judge has ordered another delay in lawsuits against OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma and the company’s owners, the Sackler family.

The former president of Purdue Pharma says he, his family and the company do not have any responsibility for the opioid crisis in the United States.…

“Last Week Tonight'' host John Oliver dedicated his Sunday show to Stamford-based Purdue Pharma and the company’s owner, the Sackler family. This comes…

On Wednesday, Connecticut’s Attorney General is testifying before a House Judiciary Subcommittee. William Tong wants to close a loophole that he said…

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong is vowing to stay in the fight against the owners of Stamford-based Purdue Pharma, despite the drugmaker…

Calling them “villains for the history books,” the attorneys general of New York, Massachusetts and Minnesota on Thursday announced a $4.5 billion…

Connecticut will get $7.5 million as its share of a $573 million multi-state opioid abuse settlement with McKinsey and Company.Attorney General William…

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong says he’s won’t allow Purdue Pharma to avoid paying billions of dollars in liability by filing for bankruptcy.“I…