predictably of asset distribution, the end of a long campaign of bad pr, and government pressure (which is now fairly deflated)

the settlement was also in the interest of the government, which may now end up with tens of thousands of separate suits to manage and $6bn less to help manage the crisis unfolding in the meantime

don't get me wrong, the sacklers could end up worse off... but it's a big if and will take much much longer

>The only reason a defendant settles is to minimize potential losses.

???

Companies don't give away their money for free.

If a company voluntarily enters into a settlement, it's because they think they're saving money somewhere else.

In this case the Sacklers are granted immunity to all future lawsuits.