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Radford to accept small portion of national settlement with Henry Schein and affiliates
Summary
The council approved a resolution authorizing Radford’s participation in a proposed settlement with Henry Schein and affiliated defendants for opioid-related claims; the city’s share is roughly $1,200, part of a $450,000 settlement with those defendants.
Radford City Council approved a resolution to accept the city’s portion of a proposed settlement related to statewide opioid litigation. Outside counsel identified Henry Schein and affiliated companies as so-called "artifact defendants" with smaller roles in the litigation; those defendants proposed a settlement totaling $450,000 for all claimants. Staff said Radford’s share of the Henry Schein settlement is about $1,200.
Councilors noted that any funds received would be directed to local efforts to address opioid impacts. The council adopted the resolution by voice vote with no recorded opposition.
No further details about distribution timing or specific programs to receive any settlement funds were provided during the meeting.
