United States plan confirmationthird party release

Harrington v Purdue Pharma LP

603 U.S. 204 (2024) (No. 23-124)

JurisdictionUnited States

CourtSupreme Court of the United States

Year2024

StatusBinding authority

Key Principle

The Bankruptcy Code does not authorize a Chapter 11 reorganization plan to discharge, release, or enjoin claims against a non-debtor (here the Sackler family) without the consent of the affected claimants.

Area of Law

insolvency

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