State Attorney General Letitia James said Monday 55 states and territories have agreed to a settlement with Purdue over its major role in the opioid crisis.

OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma ’s latest plan to settle thousands of lawsuits over the toll of opioids could soon move forward after every U.S. state involved agreed to it. A judge on Wednesday is being asked to clear the way for local governments and individual victims to vote on it next.

Purdue Pharma to pay $7.4 billion in opioid lawsuit settlement - Besides the hefty financial reward, the settlement also ends the Sackler family’s ownership of Purdue Pharma and their ability to sell opioids in the U.