Florida hospitals lose $2B opioid lawsuit against pharmacies

Ella Jeffries / beckershospitalreview - A Florida judge has ruled in favor of CVS, Walgreens and Walmart in a lawsuit brought by 16 hospitals seeking $2 billion in damages related to the opioid epidemic. Broward County Chief Judge Carol-Lisa Phillips entered judgment for the defendants May 26, …

AI Summary: A Florida court ruling overturned a multibillion‑dollar claim by hospitals against major pharmacy chains, finding in favor of CVS, Walgreens and Walmart in litigation tied to the opioid epidemic. The decision removes a major anticipated payout and reshapes liability questions in the national effort to hold corporate actors accountable for addiction harms — legal teams are predictably thrilled.

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