Another pharmaceutical giant – Walmart, has also announced that they are in settlement talks regarding the opioid crisis as well. Although still a giant, Walmart will likely pay around $3 billion for their own fault. More information will become public at the start of the new year.
The MDL is In re: National Prescription Opiate Litigation, case number 1:17-md-02804, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio.
CVS is represented by Zuckerman Spaeder LLP.
Walgreens is represented by Bartlit Beck LLP.
