Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2024
London Drugs ransomware and data-leak incident
A ransomware attack caused all London Drugs stores to close temporarily from April 28 to May 7, 2024. LockBit later claimed responsibility and demanded a reported ransom. The company declined to pay, rebuilt and audited critical infrastructure, and subsequently confirmed that hackers had leaked data. London Drugs said affected employees were offered identity-theft protection services.
2022
Pharmacist sues London Drugs over alleged wrongful dismissal
Lawsuit filed
A Vancouver pharmacist sued London Drugs, alleging that the retailer wrongfully dismissed her after she did not get vaccinated against COVID-19 or consent to testing. The claims are allegations; the article reports no court decision in this case.
Source excerpt
A Vancouver pharmacist who had worked at London Drugs for 16 years is suing her former employer, alleging that the retail chain wrongfully dismissed her for not getting vaccinated for COVID-19.