<p>In a tentative ruling, plaintiffs' claims that companies used deceptive marketing to increase unnecessary prescriptions was rejected</p>
<p>Sackler family to pay $4.5 billion in bankruptcy settlement, denies any personal responsibility</p>
<p>When asked if he carries any responsibility for the opioid crisis in the United States, Richard Sackler firmly replied: 'No'</p>
<p>Money to be used by communities for addiction treatment, prevention services, and other significant costs associated with the epidemic</p>
<p>The company did not admit to any liability or wrongdoing in the settlement</p>