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Board approves participation in small opioid settlement with Henry Schein group
Summary
Rockbridge County's Board of Supervisors voted July 28 to join a settlement with Henry Schein and affiliated companies as part of broader opioid litigation; the county's share is a small percentage of the settlement amount ($461,000 total settlement referenced).
Rockbridge County supervisors voted July 28 to approve participation in a settlement with Henry Schein and affiliated companies in connection with broader opioid litigation. County counsel told the board the settlement amount referenced in staff materials is $461,000 and that the county's expected share would be a small fraction (the presenter said "0.2 something 5%" when describing the county's portion).
The settlement requires the county to sign release documents to participate and receive any allocated funds. County counsel and outside negotiators handled the settlement discussions; staff presented the documents for the board's approval. Supervisors moved, seconded and approved the resolution to join the settlement on a roll call vote.
Ending: The board approved joining the Henry Schein settlement; staff will execute any required paperwork and monitor distribution per the settlement terms.
