CVS, Walmart, Walgreens owe $650 million in opioids case, judge rules
A federal judge in Cleveland awarded $650 million in damages to two Ohio counties that sued CVS, Walgreens and Walmart over opioids distribution.
Stay updated with breaking news from Mark Lanier. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
A federal judge in Cleveland awarded $650 million in damages to two Ohio counties that sued CVS, Walgreens and Walmart over opioids distribution.
The Ohio counties convinced the jury that the three pharmacies played an outsized role in creating a public nuisance in the way they dispensed pain medication.
Lanier Law Firm secures another victory for local governments CLEVELAND, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In a first-of-its-kind trial, a federal jud...
Judge Dan Polster said CVS, Walgreens and Walmart caused severe harm to communities with the way they distributed opioids.
Retail giants' approach to dispensing pain medication caused a public nuisance in the communities, lawsuit alleged.