Stay updated with breaking news from Climaco Wilcox. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - Things are getting real for Kroger as it defends itself against a class action lawsuit brought by a woman who did not enroll in its savings club but still wanted discounts on pharmaceuticals.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) – Kroger is fighting a class action lawsuit against it over the prices it charges health insurers for generic drugs by arguing Ohio law has no claim for fraud in the way plaintiffs are pursuing. The national grocery retailer filed a motion to dismiss on April 9 in Columbus federal court against Judy Kirkbride’s lawsuit, which was filed Jan. 5 and alleges Kroger charges insurers for “usual and customary” prices when it should have accounted for lower prices paid through its Rx Savings Club. The result for patients was inflated copays, the lawsuit alleges...