April 21, 2026
California's $773.7M Albertsons opioid settlement and 42 states suing Novartis and Sandoz for generic drug price fixing signal intensifying multistate enforcement. Meanwhile, SEC crypto fraud charges and FTC settlements totaling $18M underscore continued federal focus on financial fraud. Albertsons settlement price fixing suit crypto fraud charges FTC settlements
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California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced an agreement requiring Albertsons to pay up to $773.7 million to resolve claims related to the company's role in the opioid epidemic. The multistate settlement, led by California, Colorado, Illinois, and Oregon, includes negotiations over injunctive relief requirements.
Read storyThe Competition and Markets Authority ordered AA Driving School and BSM Driving School to refund over £760,000 to more than 80,000 customers and pay a £4.2 million fine for failing to display a mandatory £3 booking fee upfront. This is the first financial penalty imposed under the CMA's new consumer protection enforcement powers.
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