Boca Raton City Council approves legal action against insulin manufacturers for pricing practices

The Boca Raton City Council held its regular meeting on December 10, 2024, addressing several key agenda items, including appointments, legal agreements, and public hearings.

The meeting commenced with a motion to appoint Mr. Ignatoff to the Sustainability Advisory Board, which was unanimously approved by the council members present. Following this, City Manager Mr. Brown reported that there were no responses to workshop information requests.

The council then moved to the consent agenda. Item L was removed, while item T was added, which involved a resolution authorizing the city manager to engage the Ferraro Law Firm for legal services related to claims against insulin manufacturers and pharmacy benefit managers concerning insulin pricing practices. The council voted to add this item to the consent agenda, which was subsequently approved without further discussion, passing with a 5-0 vote.

Next, the council entered into quasi-judicial public hearings for items A and A1, which were related petitions. The council indicated that both items would be considered together, with separate votes to follow. The titles of resolutions 140 and 141 for these items were read, setting the stage for further deliberation.

Overall, the meeting highlighted the council's commitment to sustainability and public health issues, particularly in relation to insulin pricing, while also ensuring procedural integrity through the quasi-judicial process for the upcoming hearings.