Albertsons to stand trial in King County for role in Washington opioid epidemic

Washington Attorney General’s Office begins trial Monday, July 13, against Albertsons Company, alleging that the company helped fuel the opioid crisis across Washington State.

In a press release on Sunday, the Attorney General’s office said it intends to hold the pharmacy company accountable for “failing in their responsibility to help prevent the misuse of opioids.”

The suit comes after Albertsons paid $774 million in a national settlement earlier this year to resolve thousands of cases alleging the company perpetuated the addiction crises across the country…

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