A Nation United Against an Epidemic
Backing came not just from the 50 states, but also from American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands—a rare show of unanimity in a fragmented legal landscape.
The Covington & Burling LLP team did not lead this charge alone—behind the scenes, dozens of attorneys general and creditor committees wrestled for months to shape a settlement that could survive judicial scrutiny and satisfy public demands for justice.
