Walgreens failed to vet Theranos tests that patients are now suing over
Theranos CEO and Founder, Elizabeth Holmes. (credit: Max Morse for TechCrunch)
Amid the looming possibility of federal sanctions and criminal charges, Theranos is now facing two lawsuits by patients who say they were duped into using the company’s blood testing services. Apparently, Walgreens also feels hoodwinked.
The pharmacy chain, which signed a blood testing deal with Theranos back in 2013, failed to vet claims about the company’s proprietary testing devices prior to getting into bed with the unproven startup, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal.
Walgreens made moves to try to get out of the deal after quality and accuracy problems at Theranos came to light last October. But, fearing breach-of-contract litigation that could open the door to Theranos getting billions in damages, Walgreens has yet to nix the partnership. They have, however, shelved plans to expand Theranos testing in Walgreens pharmacies. Currently, Theranos runs 45 “wellness centers” in Arizona and California, including 40 in Walgreens stores.
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