McLeod County’s attorney asked the board to authorize the county administrator and county attorney to execute settlement documents needed to participate in the national Purdue opioid litigation settlement and related agreements with secondary manufacturers.

County Attorney told the board the settlement administrator for the class action sent settlement packages and recommended the county approve the documents; finance and human services staff had been briefed. The county’s class-action counsel likewise recommended approval. Commissioners approved the authorization by voice vote.

On secondary manufacturers, the attorney said additional agreements have been reached with smaller defendants; the county would also execute those documents to secure recovery. A commissioner noted participation in the class action is an either-or decision: counties either participate in the comprehensive settlement or do not. The board authorized staff to sign the documents to enable the county to receive its allocation under the settlements.