Trouble For Big Pharma(cies)

A federal jury in Ohio found Walgreens, CVS, and Walmart liable for contributing to the opioid crisis in two counties, marking the first federal court case of its kind. The ruling may have significant implications as similar cases progress, especially given the rise in opioid deaths during the pandemic. The companies plan to appeal, but the decision already sets a process to determine financial damages, potentially in the billions.

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