RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares, who was part of a coalition of 29 attorneys general who sued Kroger for its role in the opioid crisis in the U.S., has announced that the grocery store giant will pay out over $1 billion after the settlement agreed to by both parties was finalized. On Monday, Nov. 4, Miyares announced that the $1.37 billion settlement had been finalized and that Virginia would be receiving up to $29.4 million. Kroger has also agreed to monitor, report and share data from its pharmacies about suspicious activity related to opioid prescriptions. “This settlement provides the commonwealth with vital funds that will go towards preventing, reducing, and treating addiction in our communities,” Miyares said. “I commend my Consumer Protection team for their diligent work in securing over $29 million for Virginia.”  Kroger operates 123 stores in Virginia, including Kroger, Kroger Marketplace and Harris Teeter. According to its website, the company also owns and operates Ralphs, Dillons, Smith’s, King Soopers, Fry’s, QFC, City Market, Owen’s, Jay C, Pay Less, Baker’s, Gerbes, Pick ‘n Save, Metro Market and Mariano’s.