TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Kate Prince on Nov 15, 2022

Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti today announced a settlement has been reached with Walmart to resolve allegations that the company contributed to the opioid addiction crisis by failing to appropriately oversee the dispensing of opioids at its stores. Walmart must pay $3 billion nationally and make significant improvements in how it handles opioids. Under the settlement, Tennessee and its local governments could receive more than $70 million if all incentives are met. State attorneys general on the executive committee, attorneys representing local governments and Walmart have agreed to this settlement, and it is now being sent to other states for review and approval. The settlement requires approval from 43 states by the end of the year. Read more from the Attorney General’s Office.