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The Bankruptcy Off-Ramp from Complex Civil Litigation: Purdue Pharma, Opioids, and Unorthodox Civil Procedure in Public Harms Cases
Gluck, Abbe R.
Gluck, Abbe R.
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Abstract
The article examines the use of bankruptcy as a tool to navigate complex civil litigation, with a focus on the Purdue Pharma case and the opioid crisis. It discusses legal structures contributing to the crisis and the role of bankruptcy courts in resolving public harm cases. The text also explores unorthodox civil procedure, such as multi-district litigation, and raises questions about the effectiveness of these procedural innovations in achieving justice and accountability in public harm cases. Additionally, it highlights the challenges and systemic dangers posed by the use of unconventional bankruptcy maneuvers in complex civil litigation.