Jury Holds CVS, Walgreen and Walmart Accountable For Role In Opioid Crisis

A federal jury has found CVS, Walmart, and Walgreens responsible for distributing millions of painkillers in two Ohio counties, which as a result fueled the opioid crisis there. The verdict could set the tone for cities and counties across the country that want to hold pharmacies accountable for their role in the opioid epidemic. Barak Lurie, partner and principal attorney at Lurie and Kramer, joined Cheddar to discuss why he thinks the verdict will be overruled.
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