Kroger Agrees to Pay $1.2 Billion to Settle Opioid Claims
New York TimesAPR 3 2023
There's no evidence that opioid makers misrepresented the long-term risks of addictive pain pills or that retailers had lax oversight of their sales. Kroger must defend itself against frivolous claims and lawsuits about opioids left unresolved by this settlement.
Retailers like Kroger must be held accountable for having limited oversight of the sales of prescription pain pills, which allegedly fueled the opioid addiction epidemic. This settlement will ensure that much-needed resources are accessible to communities struck by the opioid crisis.