Legal Question in Administrative Law in Oklahoma

Hello. I would like to remain anonymous, but i have a very serious legal question.

I got fired from wal-mart about a month ago for stealing hydro/apap from the pharmacy i worked in. I know it was dumb. I told them i thought I had a drug problem otherwise i wouldn't have done it. I have been prescribed the same meds for my back problems and was taking them and filling them at the pharmacy i worked in for the whole 3 years i worked there, everyone including my boss knew this. the stealing didn't happen until the last few months or so.

No charges have been filed against me yet. But the police officer that was there when I got fired said that since I said I had a drug problem they shouldn't have fired me because I could sue them and the other cop got made and told him not to say that in front of me.

I have never been in trouble before and guess I'm wondering where I stand and if this may possibly get the charges for the drugs dropped? O do you think I need an attorney. Please help


Asked on 11/09/12, 8:09 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Marsha Dixon

The police officer is somewhat correct. If the company knew are should have known that an addiction existed yet they allowed you full access to the drugs, they may co-perpetrators or enablers. In other words, they knowingly supported your addiction. However, the fact of whether they knew or should have known must be proven and this burden is on you. With that said, you may need an attorney.

What you didn't say was whether these prescriptions were "approved" refills issued by and through your physician and whether the company requested copies these prescriptions before approving your refills. This is also key in your ability to support your case.

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Answered on 11/09/12, 9:40 am


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