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California AG Rob Bonta announces settlement with Walmart over opioid crisis

ByOD Free Marin

KCRA Staff

California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced on Tuesday a multi-state proposed settlement with Walmart to resolve allegations that the company helped fuel the opioid crisis by failing to oversee its pharmacies.

California is expected to get about $265 million of the $3.1 billion settlement. The majority of the money will be used to provide treatment and recovery services for people struggling with opioid use disorder.

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