Major Pharmacies in Ohio to Pay for Opioid Crisis
By Radiant Health EditorsPublished: November 28, 2021
A federal jury found major pharmacy chains Walmart, Walgreens, and CVS contributed to the opioid overdoses in Lake and Trumbull counties in Ohio. Thousands of suspicious prescriptions were filled and nothing was done about it. The judge overseeing the case will determine how much each pharmacy will need to pay the counties for the “public nuisance” they caused. There are hundreds of similar lawsuits pending across the country, and although this same argument was rejected in California and Oklahoma, the verdict presents a new hope for many plaintiffs.
Like what you're reading? Sign up for our free newsletter and never miss a post! Plus get a FREE digital version of our Issue No.10 with sign up.
- 7 Must-Have Travel Wellness Essentials Most People Overlook - October 2, 2024
- 11 Best Indoor Air Purifying Plants: Nature’s Air Filters for Your Home - September 27, 2024
- 11 Best Health and Wellness Books to Read in 2024 - July 4, 2024
- Some Americans Will Have Medical Debt Wiped From Credit - July 9, 2022
- Natural Gas Used to Heat Homes Contains Some Harmful Chemicals - July 9, 2022
- Uterine Cancer Claims Many Black Lives - July 9, 2022
- Babies and Toddlers Get COVID-19 Shots - June 27, 2022
- FDA Bans Juul’s E-Cigarettes and Cartridges - June 27, 2022
- Polio Virus Found in London Sewage - June 27, 2022
- 200 Million Americans Are Drinking Contaminated Water - June 19, 2022