Carson City, NV - Attorney General Aaron Ford, alongside a bipartisan coalition of thirty state attorneys general, has announced the completion of the $1.37 billion settlement agreement with Kroger, addressing the grocery chain’s role in the opioid crisis.
Nevada will receive up to $26,718,162.19 for opioid abatement from the settlement, with payments anticipated to begin early next year.
"This is just the latest win in my office’s continuing effort to hold accountable those who contributed to the opioid epidemic that devastated our country and our state,” said AG Ford. “This money will do real things and will go toward real needs.”
In addition, Kroger has agreed to injunctive relief that requires its pharmacies to monitor, report and share data about suspicious activity related to opioid prescriptions.
Kroger operates many grocery stores across Nevada, including 46 Smith’s across 12 cities.