Kroger agrees to $1.2 billion opioid settlement

Kroger will pay up to $1.2 billion to settle lawsuits related to its alleged role in the opioid crisis.
The settlement includes payments to states, local governments, and Native American tribes to support opioid abatement efforts.
Kroger is not admitting any wrongdoing and will continue defending itself against remaining claims.
The settlement comes after similar deals made by CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, and other retailers accused of oversupplying opioids.
The opioid epidemic has resulted in hundreds of thousands of overdose deaths over the past two decades.