Kroger to Pay $1.2 Billion to Settle Opioid Crisis Lawsuits
- Kroger grocery chain agrees to $1.2 billion settlement over opioid crisis lawsuits
- Settlement money to help states and local governments address ongoing opioid epidemic
- Kroger accused of failing to monitor suspicious painkiller orders that fueled crisis
- Settlement comes as Kroger seeks merger approval with Albertsons grocery chain
- Kroger acknowledges expected $1.4 billion loss in second quarter 2023 earnings