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Cordele County approves participation forms for opioid‑settlement distribution
Summary
The commissioners approved two exhibits enabling the county to participate in opioid‑litigation settlements, including the Purdue Pharma matter, following a closed‑session legal discussion.
Cordele County commissioners voted to approve subdivision participation and release forms labeled Exhibit C and Exhibit K to participate in opioid‑litigation settlements, including proceedings related to Purdue Pharma.
The court went into closed session under Texas Government Code §551.071 to consult with legal counsel about pending litigation and attorney‑client privileged matters, including the county’s options in opioid litigation. After returning to open session a motion to approve the two exhibits carried with a second from Commissioner Keith Taylor.
Why it matters: Approving the participation and release forms allows Cordele County to opt into settlement distribution processes and to accept terms required by the settlement administrator. County officials did not discuss dollar amounts on the record at this meeting.
The court did not take additional open‑session actions tied to the settlement beyond approving the exhibits.
