Rite Aid appealing $16.2 mil. medication error judgment in South Carolina.
Executive Summary
RITE AID APPEALING $16.2 MIL. MEDICATION ERROR RULING lodged against the company by a South Carolina jury. "The company believes that the jury's verdict and award are inconsistent with the better evidence presented at the trial," Rite Aid declared. "In addition, it also believes that the award of punitive damages is not consistent with South Carolina law." Rite Aid "management wishes to emphasize that it has complete confidence in our pharmacists and their commitment to the health and safety of our customers," the drug store chain stated.