Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, has reached an agreement with 15 states that could lead to a $4.5 billion settlement for opioid cases.

Purdue and the family that owns it, the Sacklers, are accused of engaging in illegal activities to boost the sales of OxyContin, a prescription opioid. Over 500,000 people have died from opioid overdoses in the United States.

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