Posted 10/16/2023, 3:24:00 PM
Rite Aid Files for Bankruptcy Amid Opioid Lawsuits, Store Closures, Leadership Shakeup
- Rite Aid files for bankruptcy amid opioid-related lawsuits, falling sales
- Rite Aid settles for up to $30M to resolve lawsuits alleging pharmacies contributed to opioid oversupply
- Rite Aid says bankruptcy filing part of restructuring plan to cut debt and position for future growth
- Justice Department filed complaint against Rite Aid for filling hundreds of thousands of illegal opioid prescriptions
- Rite Aid CEO replaced, new CEO appointed as part of bankruptcy filing
- Rite Aid preparing to close 400-500 stores across U.S., already closed 200+ struggling locations