Harrington v. Purdue Pharma L.P.

Decided June 27, 2024. Neil M. Gorsuch delivered the opinion of the Court.

Docket 23-124 · 603 U.S. 204 · Cited 44 times

The bankruptcy code does not authorize a release and injunction that, as part of a plan of reorganization under Chapter 11, effectively seek to discharge claims against a nondebtor without the consent of affected claimants.

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