Albertsons Opioid Trial Stalls As State Expert Admits He Can't Name One Improper Pill

Key points

• An economist representing Washington State conceded he cannot identify a single specific pill improperly dispensed by Albertsons, despite alleging 'red flags' in data.
• The case threatens the financial stability of one of the nation's largest food retailers, with potential multi-billion dollar implications.
• This litigation signals a shift toward holding grocery stores, not just drug makers, responsible for public health crises through the products they sell.

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Sources and methodology

Reported from the public datasets below.

• Federal Trade Commission (FTC) - FTC enforcement actions
• U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) - DOJ press releases and filings

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