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id: b348d221e3
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-05 11:41 PST
updated: 2026-11-05 11:41 PST
status: reported
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# Judge orders Albertsons to pay $900 million in opioid case

A King County Superior Court judge ordered Albertsons to pay $900 million, plus fees and costs, after ruling the company failed to prevent opioid misuse.

Section: [Public Safety](/seattle/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Albertsons](/seattle/wiki/albertsons.md), [King County Superior Court](/seattle/wiki/king-county-superior-court.md)

## Coverage

- [KOMO News (ABC)](https://komonews.com/news/local/washington-wins-900-million-verdict-against-albertsons-safey-haggen-grocery-stores-in-opioid-case-opioid-pills-pharmacy-documents-exposed-pill-mill-north-bend-olympia), 2026-11-05 11:41 PST: Judge orders Albertsons to pay $900 million in Washington opioid case

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