Walmart settles opioid dispensing lawsuit with DOJ, avoiding billion-dollar payout
Walmart reached a $50M settlement on Friday with the DOJ, resolving allegations that its pharmacies unlawfully dispensed opioids and fueled the nation's drug epidemic.
Walmart has agreed to a $50 million settlement with the Department of Justice to resolve allegations concerning the unlawful dispensing of opioids by its pharmacies. This settlement addresses claims that the company’s actions contributed to the national opioid crisis. The agreement was reached on Friday.
- Walmart reached a $50 million settlement with the DOJ.
- The settlement resolves allegations that Walmart’s pharmacies unlawfully dispensed opioids.
- The company’s practices are accused of fueling the nation’s drug epidemic.
- The agreement was finalized on Friday.
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