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Board votes to participate in national opioid settlement; local allocation unknown
Summary
The board adopted Resolution R25-25 agreeing to participate in the proposed national settlement with Purdue Pharma LP and the Sackler family; staff said the county’s share is undetermined and depends on how many localities participate and how the state allocates its portion.
The board adopted Resolution R25‑25 on Aug. 11 to participate in the proposed direct settlement of opioid-related claims against Purdue Pharma LP and the Sackler family. County staff said the national settlement totals approximately $6.5 billion, but the county's eventual share is unknown and depends on the number of participating localities and the state allocation formula.
The Attorney General's office requested that localities adopt a resolution by Sept. 30 if they wish to participate in the settlement. The board voted in favor of participating; no dollar amount was committed at the Aug. 11 meeting.
Next steps: staff will monitor state-level distribution details and return with allocation information when available; participation preserves the county's right to receive settlement funds under the proposed national framework.
