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Walgreens settles Florida opioid case mid-trial for $683 million, denies wrongdoing
After three weeks of trial accusing the country's largest chain drug store of contributing to an opioid epidemic in Florida, Walgreens Phamacy on May 4 agreed to settle the case for $683 million. It also includes a one-time payment of $63 million for attorneys’ fees. -
Pharmacist, defense attorneys spar over Walgreens prescriptions in Florida opioid trial
In a trial accusing Walgreens pharmacies of causing an opioid epidemic in Florida, defense attorneys on April 26 attempted to undermine the testimony of a former professor of pharmacy, questioning his methodology in a study that alleged the pharmacies had ignored red flagged (suspicious prescription orders). -
Pharmacy expert in Florida trial tells court Walgreens failed to resolve suspicious opioid orders
A professor of pharmacy called as an expert witness by the State of Florida on April 25 told a jury that of the prescriptions he reviewed between 2007 and 2020, Walgreens Pharmacies failed to investigate and resolve 89.3 percent of the suspicious prescription opioid drug orders received. -
Opioid trial in Florida postponed as juror tests positive for COVID
The trial of Walgreens Pharmacies, accused of causing an opioid epidemic in Florida, came to an abrupt halt on April 20 when it was disclosed a member of the jury had tested positive for the COVID virus. -
DEA chief says Walgreens not stopping diversions, defense says DEA allows too much opioids
A former top officer with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in a state-led lawsuit accusing Walgreens Pharmacy of causing an opioid epidemic in Florida, said the company failed to adequately check the drugs it dispensed. -
Walgreens defense points to Purdue Pharma's pro-opioid stance as fuel for epidemic
During the testimony of a drug historian during the second day of a high profile Floriday opioid trial, attorneys defending Walgreens Pharmacy attempted to distance their client from blame, by blaming Purdue Pharma. -
Consumer alleges steam inhaler manufacturer sold unsafe product
ORLANDO — An Orange County consumer is suing a steam inhaler manufacturer and Walgreens, alleging negligence and breach of contract.