Texas Attorney General
TX-AG v. Opioid Distributors
Settled
Opioid distributors allegedly contributed to the opioid crisis. According to TX-AG, the settlement includes up to $1.1 billion awarded to Texas and its subdivisions. Opioid distributors are also creating a nationwide clearinghouse to prevent drug diversion.
Summary generated from official Texas Attorney General press release
Source: Texas Attorney General Press Release ↗Parties
Defendants / Respondents
- Purdue Pharma
- Mallinckrodt
- Walmart
- CVS
- Walgreens
Dates
Resolved
August 4, 2021
Published
August 5, 2021
Case Details
Industry
Pharmaceutical
Penalty Type
Restitution