Overview
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice class action against Purdue Canada over the opioid crisis has reached a settlement: CAD 28.5 million (per public reports). The approval hearing was held on September 16, 2026; as of September 17, 2026, no public approval order or claim form had been posted, so the matter remains a watch item and claims are not yet open (per the national opioid settlement watch). A separate Canada-wide opioid settlement (Valeant, Bausch Health, Mylan — excluding Quebec) also exists (per claim.ca). Purdue denies liability, and there has been no finding of liability (per filings).
Companies involved
Settlement amounts
Purdue Canada: CAD 28.5 million (per public reports, 2026); approval hearing September 16, 2026; claims not yet open, distribution later in 2026 (per claim.ca, Aug 16 2026). A separate Canada-wide opioid settlement (Valeant/Bausch/Mylan, excluding Quebec) also exists (per claim.ca). No outcome can be promised.
Key dates
- September 17, 2026Approval hearing held Sep 16, 2026; no public approval order or claim form yet — watch (per national opioid settlement watch, Sep 17)
- August 16, 2026Claims not yet open; approval hearing scheduled for September 16, 2026 (per claim.ca)
- March 3, 2026Counsel update: Purdue Canada class action — settlement reached (per Koskie Minsky LLP)
Updates
- Updated Sep 17, 2026Approval hearing held Sep 16, 2026; no public approval order or claim form yet — watch item (per national opioid settlement watch).
- Updated Aug 16, 2026Seeded from research (Aug 2026): CAD 28.5M Purdue Canada settlement; approval hearing Sep 16, 2026; claims not yet open (per claim.ca).
Notable filings
No notable filings recorded yet. Docket entries are added from public court records as they appear.
FAQ
What is the Purdue opioid class action (Canada)?
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice class action against Purdue Canada over the opioid crisis has reached a settlement: CAD 28.5 million (per public reports). Purdue denies liability, and there has been no finding of liability (per filings).
How much is the settlement?
CAD 28.5 million (per public reports, 2026).
When can I file a claim?
As of August 2026 the claims process is not yet open; the approval hearing is scheduled for September 16, 2026, with distribution to follow later in 2026 (per claim.ca, August 16, 2026).
Who is eligible?
Eligibility is defined by the court-approved class in the Ontario action (per claim.ca). A separate Canada-wide opioid settlement (Valeant, Bausch Health, Mylan — excluding Quebec) also exists (per claim.ca).
Why is this on a U.S. site?
This encyclopedia is multi-country: non-U.S. matters are tracked here with their country code (CA = Canada) until a dedicated Canada site launches.
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