Addison adopts subdivision participation and release for Purdue opioid settlement

The Village of Addison on Aug. 4 adopted a resolution approving a subdivision participation and release form related to the Purdue direct settlement arising from opioid litigation.

A village staff member identified in the meeting as Joe explained the document is tied to ongoing national litigation concerning opioid manufacturers and that the village has several settlement agreements providing periodic settlement payments. Joe said the subdivision participation and release is needed to participate in the Purdue direct settlement and that, if the village entered the agreement and it was approved, the village could be positioned to receive funds that may be used for training and other local resources to respond to the opioid epidemic.

Joe told trustees that settlement payments under the various agreements can occur multiple times throughout the year; the meeting record does not specify a precise payment schedule. He also said pursuing litigation independently would be “astronomical in cost,” and that staff and legal advice recommended entering the subdivision participation and release form tied to the Purdue settlement.

The committee recommended approval earlier in the evening and the village board adopted the resolution by roll call. The meeting record does not include details on the expected dollar amount for Addison specific disbursements from the Purdue settlement or a breakdown of planned uses for any funds; staff said funds could be used for training and other resources within the Village of Addison.