Albertsons’ $774 Million Opioid Settlement Signals Continued Accountability for Pharmacy Chains April 14, 2026 Albertsons Companies has agreed to a $774 million opioid settlement framework to resolve claims brought by state, local, and tribal governments nationwide, marking another significant milestone in ongoing litigation aimed at addressing the opioid epidemic. The agreement is part of a broader wave of legal actions alleging that pharmacy chains failed to act as a […] Read More
Levin Papantonio Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit on Behalf of Family of Andrew Strickland Against Pace Pharmacy and Others June 16, 2025 Pharmacy and Pharmacists Stand Accused of Ignoring Red Flags, Enabling Dangerous Prescribing Practices That Led to Patient’s Overdose Death Levin Papantonio (LP), on behalf of Mary Ann “Ann” Strickland, Personal Representative of the Estate of Andrew Dalton Strickland, filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Pace Pharmacy, LLC d/b/a Pace Pharmacy, and individuals Stephen Allen Burklow, Monique Burklow, and David Barron Winkles. The lawsuit was filed […] Read More
Exposing the Gatekeepers: Lawsuits Target PBMs’ Role in the Opioid Crisis January 9, 2025 Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) have long operated as intermediaries between insurers, pharmacies, and drug manufacturers. These entities play a key role in controlling drug costs and access. Today, their involvement in the U.S. opioid epidemic is drawing scrutiny. Several lawsuits, including one recently filed by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, allege that PBMs facilitated and […] Read More
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