People walk by a CVS pharmacy store in Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S., November 17, 2021.
REUTERS/Andrew KellyRegister now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterSept 20 (Reuters) - CVS Health Corp (CVS.N) and Walmart Inc (WMT.N) have agreed to pay $147.5 million to settle West Virginia's claims over their alleged roles in the state's opioid crisis, state attorney general Patrick Morrisey said Tuesday.
West Virginia had been prepared to proceed to trial on Sept. 26 against those two companies and Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA.O).
Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterWalgreens has not settled, and a trial has been rescheduled for June 2023.
Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterReporting by Dietrich Knauth; editing by Jonathan OatisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.