Hawaii AG reviewing $3.1B Walmart opioid settlement
Hawaii Attorney General Holly Shikada and her counterparts across the country are reviewing a proposed $3.1 billion settlement with Walmart over the big-box giant’s alleged failure to oversee the dispensing of opioids at its stores.
“Opioid addiction has taken a terrible toll on too many individuals and families, resulting in loss of lives and years of heartache,” Shikada said. “Going forward, companies that profit from the sale of these prescription drugs must do so responsibly and contribute to the welfare of the community by providing resources to help those in need of opioid treatment and recovery services. This proposed settlement is part of the Department’s continued efforts to help Hawaii’s communities recover from the opioid crisis.”
