Attorney General Paxon publicized that he got the $5.7 billion settlement payment from Walgreens for their role during the opioid epidemic. Texas will receive a $340 million settlement.
Attorney General Paxton secured a $340 million settlement payment for Texas from Walgreens
Attorney General Paxton secured a $5.7 billion settlement from Walgreens. Texas will get over $340 million. The settlement is paid for its role in the opioid epidemic in the country.
Attorney General Paxton will bring settlement funds from attorneys’ investigation against Walgreen, a pharmaceutical industry whose role impacted the opioid epidemic.
Attorney General Paxton said that the safety and good health of the people of Texas are his number one priority. Pharmaceutical businesses will be held responsible for the damage done by the opioid epidemic.
Attorney General Paxton’s agreement with Walgreens was the latest he has negotiated for Texas
Attorney General Paxton said that Walgreens agreed to help prevent the opioid epidemic in the future and agreed to provide treatment for those who suffered.
Attorney General Paxton’s agreement with Walgreens was the latest he has negotiated for Texas. Other pharmaceutical companies where Attorney General Paxton secured a settlement are Endo, Johnson & Johnson, Allergan, Mallinckrodt, Teva, and McKinsey for Texas.
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