NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart said Friday it has reached a proposed settlement pact related to three lawsuits filed by shareholders on behalf of the company over the handling of prescription opioids.
If a new settlement deal is not struck, lawsuits against the Sacklers may proceed and offer high-profile tests of the novel strategy of going after opioid companies using public nuisance laws.
A deal, which has not been finalized ... nearly $1 billion to settle widespread opioid lawsuits and other related legal actions. These settlements involve all 50 states, Washington, D.C., U.S ...