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J&J’s subsidiary bankruptcy is one variation of a longstanding and increasingly controversial tactic of limiting liability through so-called nondebtor releases granted to companies, owners or executives.

From Reuters • Feb. 4, 2022

In a landmark decision in December, a U.S. district judge in New York invalidated Purdue’s bankruptcy reorganization plan on the grounds that it improperly insulated the Sackler family from liability through nondebtor releases.

From Reuters • Feb. 4, 2022

The settlement provides "nondebtor releases" that shield the Sacklers against future opioid-related lawsuits.

From Washington Post • Jan. 7, 2022

The protections, known as nondebtor releases, prompted appeals from several states and the U.S.

From Reuters • Dec. 29, 2021

Circuit Court of Appeals opinion that urged nondebtor releases be granted sparingly in unique cases because they are ripe for abuse.

From Reuters • Dec. 17, 2021