Mediator in Purdue Pharma bankruptcy seeks to extend talks to Feb. 16

(Reuters) – A mediator holding talks between members of the Sackler family that own Purdue Pharma and U.S. states opposed to the OxyContin-maker’s bankruptcy exit plan requested an extension of the mediation deadline to Feb. 16, according to court documents filed on Tuesday.

(Reporting by Tom Hals in Wilmington, Delaware; Editing by Leslie Adler)