Sean H. Lane

Sean H. Lane is a U.S. Bankruptcy Judge serving in the Southern District of New York, known for overseeing significant bankruptcy cases, including that of Purdue Pharma, the company at the center of the opioid crisis. Recently, he announced plans to approve a resolution that allows Purdue Pharma to emerge from bankruptcy while allocating $7.4 billion for compensation related to the opioid epidemic, marking a pivotal moment in the legal and public health response to the crisis.