Attorney Jason Miyares
Recent News About Attorney Jason Miyares
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Virginia to receive $28 million in ongoing opioid settlement with Kroger, part of over $1 billion in total settlements
Virginia's Attorney General, Jason Miyares, has announced a significant multi-state settlement with Kroger, compelling the grocery giant to contribute $1.37 billion to address its role in the nationwide opioid crisis, with approximately $28 million of this amount earmarked for Virginia over an 11-year period. This latest development brings Virginia's total settlements from pharmaceutical companies and retailers to over $1 billion, marking a crucial step in the state's ongoing efforts to combat the opioid epidemic.