Walmart Faces a Justice Department Opioid Lawsuit

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) launched a lawsuit against giant retailer Walmart (NYSE: WMT) today, as reported by multiple sources. While the accusations are not new, today's filing represents direct legal action. The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) has also weighed in, claiming Walmart's pharmacies have been regularly filling prescriptions it describes as "illegitimate."

As reported by USA Today, the DOJ's Civil Division head, Jeffrey Bossert Clark, alleges Walmart engaged in unlawful conduct that "contributed to the epidemic of opioid abuse throughout the United States." The government agency states Walmart failed to do its due diligence in checking on the validity of prescriptions, and did not report those that appeared suspicious.

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