 any cases of rape or incest. Another ruling today blocks Purdue Pharma's bankruptcy settlement that would have shielded the Sackler family from getting sued over its role in the opioid epidemic. Former prosecutor Scott Fredrickson. For those who were critical of the shield provided to the Sackler family, that's a victory. For those who wanted the multi-billion dollar payout to the victims, it means a longer process and another day in the bankruptcy court.