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Aug 28, 2026 at 7:09 PM ET

Walmart to pay $50mn to settle opioid lawsuit with DoJ

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Walmart will pay $50 million to settle an opioid-related lawsuit with the US Department of Justice. The case resolves allegations that the retailer helped fuel Americans’ addiction to painkillers.
WHO: Walmart and the US Department of Justice
WHAT: Walmart agreed to pay $50 million to settle an opioid lawsuit with the US Department of Justice.
WHEN: Reported Aug 28, 2026 at 6:27 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The settlement resolves allegations that Walmart helped fuel Americans’ addiction to painkillers.

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