Baron & Budd Finalizes $774 Million Settlement With Albertsons in Nationwide Opioid Litigation

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--This week, the nationally recognized law firm Baron & Budd announced the finalization of a $774 million nationwide settlement agreement with retail pharmacy giant Albertsons Companies, Inc. Albertsons has agreed to the payout which will be distributed to states, counties, municipalities, and Native American tribes to resolve allegations concerning the company's role in the opioid epidemic. Baron & Budd's President and Managing Shareholder, Russell Budd, played a.