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Reuters Highlights Washington Albertsons Opioid Trial Following National Settlement

July 14, 2026

Reuters recently highlighted the start of Washington State’s trial against Albertsons, one of the remaining opioid cases proceeding after the company’s previously announced $774 million nationwide settlement. The state alleges Albertsons’ pharmacy practices contributed to the opioid epidemic by failing to adequately identify and address warning signs associated with opioid prescriptions. Albertsons denies the allegations. […]

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Kentucky School District’s Social Media Addiction Lawsuit Ends in Landmark Settlement

June 9, 2026

A Kentucky school district’s lawsuit against some of the world’s largest social media companies has resulted in a landmark settlement that could influence hundreds of similar cases nationwide. Breathitt County School District recently reached a $27 million settlement with Meta, TikTok, Snap, and YouTube. The district claimed these companies’ platforms contributed to a youth mental […]

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