Court Orders Albertsons to Fund $800 Million Abatement Plan in State of Washington Opioid Case

November 9, 2026  |  Farrell & Fuller

A Washington court has found in favor of the State and against Albertsons Companies, Inc. and Safeway, Inc., ordering the companies to fund an $800 million abatement plan and pay civil penalties totaling $100 million for violating the Consumer Protection Act.

Farrell & Fuller was proud to serve as part of the trial team retained by the State of Washington Attorney General's Office in this case. The court's final judgment holds Albertsons accountable for the harm caused to Washington communities.

What the Court Ordered

• Public nuisance. The court found that Albertsons created and maintained a public nuisance under RCW 7.48.120 and must abate it by funding an Abatement Plan of $800 million, paid into a court-supervised trust.
• Consumer Protection Act. The court found Albertsons violated the Consumer Protection Act and ordered civil penalties under RCW 19.86.140 totaling $100 million (or $337,921,650 if the abatement order does not stand).
• Permanent injunction. Albertsons and those acting in concert with it are permanently enjoined as set out in the order.
• Costs and fees. As the prevailing party, the State will recover its costs and reasonable attorneys' fees under RCW 19.86.080(1).
• Joint and several liability. Albertsons Companies, Inc. and Safeway, Inc. are jointly and severally responsible for the payments, except that Albertsons Companies, Inc. alone is responsible for $23,906,000 in civil penalties assessed for unfair distribution practices.

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Farrell & Fuller has been on the front lines of opioid litigation for years. Cases like this one are about accountability and about getting resources to the communities that need them.

Attorney advertising. Farrell & Fuller was one of several firms retained to try this case. The court's judgment may be subject to appeal, and the amounts described may change. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Source: Order and Final Judgment, State of Washington v. Albertsons Companies, Inc. and Safeway, Inc.