Walmart Reaches Settlement Agreement To Resolve Shareholder Derivative Actions Related To Opioid Oversight Claims; Court Approval Pending For $123M Insurance Payout And Five-Year Corporate Governance Measures; No Admission Of Liability From Walmart Or Defendants
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Walmart has reached a settlement agreement to resolve shareholder derivative actions related to opioid oversight claims. The settlement includes a $123 million insurance payout and five-year corporate governance measures, pending court approval. Walmart and the defendants have not admitted liability.
October 18, 2024 | 8:06 pm
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Walmart has settled shareholder derivative actions related to opioid oversight claims with a $123 million insurance payout and governance measures. The settlement is pending court approval, and no liability has been admitted by Walmart.
The settlement resolves legal actions related to opioid oversight, which could have been a significant liability for Walmart. The $123 million insurance payout and governance measures are likely to be seen as a proactive step, but the lack of liability admission and pending court approval suggest a neutral short-term impact on stock price.
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