City of Nashville sues Publix for its role in opioid epidemic

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[00:00:00]Also developing now, the city of Nashville is suing Publix for its alleged role in the opioid epidemic.

[00:00:05]According to the lawsuit, the city is seeking to recover taxpayer money and resources spent responding to the epidemic, claiming Publix helped fuel the oversupply and diversion of prescription opioids. The city claims this increased cost for first responders, hospitals, law enforcement, and homelessness and mental health services. Nashville is asking for financial compensation and for Publix to stop or fix the problem.