Kroger to Pay $1.4 Billion to Settle Opioid Lawsuits With States and Local Governments
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Kroger will pay up to $1.4 billion over 11 years to settle opioid lawsuits from states and local governments.
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The settlement money will help fund treatment and other efforts to address the opioid epidemic.
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Kroger will pay $36 million to Native American tribes as part of the deal.
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Kroger did not admit any wrongdoing or liability in the settlement.
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Kroger is one of many major retailers like Walmart, CVS, and Walgreens that have settled opioid lawsuits in recent years.