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CVS CEO Karen Lynch fires executives after internal sexual harassment probe

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New York City’s Manhattan borough is home to a CVS Pharmacy.

Shannon Stapleton | Reuters

CVS HealthKaren Lynch, the chief executive officer of the company has been fired. This was after an internal investigation into how it handles sexual harassment complaints. According to a report from The Wall Street Journal.

Lynch plans to change the way that Lynch’s drugstore chain, and health-care business handles similar complaints. The report cites sources familiar with the subject.

The Journal reports that Lynch was made aware of complaints by two women who claimed Lynch had harassed or touched them in inappropriate ways at work. He was the store manager for many of the stores.

Lynch engaged a professional investigater to look into the claims. The investigation ultimately led to Lynch’s dismissal. It’s not clear how many executives were dismissed.

CNBC reached out to CVS in order for comments.

The Wall Street Journal Report is available here here.

This is a developing story. Keep checking back for more updates.

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