Grocery Giants Albertsons and Safeway Fail to Block 14 Years of Opioid Claims in Washington State Lawsuit
A Seattle judge has cleared the way for a massive trial, ruling that Albertsons and Safeway must face over a decade of claims that their pharmacies fueled the opioid crisis.
By Foodie Pundit Newsroom - Published - Updated - Section: Policy Regulation
Key points
- A Washington judge struck down a statute-of-limitations defense, meaning Albertsons and Safeway can be held liable for 14 years of pharmacy activity.
- The lawsuit alleges the grocery giants failed to act as gatekeepers, ignoring red flags and allowing prescription opioids to be diverted into the community.
- The outcome could have massive financial consequences, potentially impacting grocery store stability and the independent businesses that rely on them as anchor tenants.
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