Breaking News

Making History: Chinese Player Jinrong Zhang Claims First-Ever International MSPT Title, Adding Asian Power to Competitive Poker

Leading Network Security Innovation and Driving the Future Development of Digital Protection Technology, with Industry Contributions and Technological Achievements by LIU SHANMING

When Content Stops Being Decoration: Zhang Shuting’s Award-Winning Analytics Tool Points to a New Era in Global Brand Growth

Deepening Orchard Ecology, Leading Agricultural Innovation—An Interview with WANG YUQIANG, Chairman of Three Gorges Quality Agriculture Development Co., Ltd.

Mount & Bao: Crafting a Cross-Cultural Chinese Culinary Brand with Dedication, Earning Both Market Recognition and Public Acclaim

Exclusive Interview with Zhang Zhenyu: Fortifying the Defense Line of Neurological Health with Excellent Medical Skills and Promoting Disciplinary Development with a Sense of Responsibility

Pop Mart rolls out new IP series to chase demand

Karoline Leavitt Ridiculed By Trump's Former Attorney With Her Most Brutal Nickname Yet

2024-10-19

2471 Read.

Walmart Reaches $123 Million Opioid Lawsuit Settlement With Shareholders

Walmart has struck a $123 million deal to settle three shareholder lawsuits over the retail giant's distribution of prescription opioids.

The agreement was revealed Friday in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Wall Street Journal reported.

It followed a $3.1 billion nationwide settlement Walmart reached with state governments in 2022 over its alleged role in fueling opioid addictions.

The shareholder lawsuits accused current and former company directors and officers of breaching their fiduciary duties by failing to adequately oversee the company's distribution of the pain medicines.

Under the settlement agreement, which is subject to court approval, Walmart's insurers will cover the cost, which includes legal fees and expenses incurred by the plaintiffs.

Walmart also agreed to "maintain certain corporate governance practices for a period of at least five years."

"The settlement does not include any admission of liability, and the defendants expressly deny any wrongdoing," according to the SEC filing.

Walmart stock closed at $81.31 on Friday up 0.5% for the day and up more than 53% since the start of the year.

Read moreWalmart To Close Every Store For Full Day Next MonthWalmart Promises Holiday Meals For Less Than $7 A PersonWalmart Bets Big On Artificial Intelligence To Fuel Shopping Future