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The Justice Department and Walmart confirmed the settlement of the US government lawsuit related to opioids without disclosing the terms, according to the press agency.
Analysis & context
Analysis & Context
Analytically, this step is part of the US government's efforts to hold major corporations accountable for contributing to the opioid crisis in the United States. In a broader context, this case is part of a wider battle against pharmaceutical company excesses in the opioid arena, which affects millions of people in the United States.
