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Douglas County authorizes participation in Purdue Pharma/Sackler settlement
Summary
The Douglas County Board of Commissioners approved, as part of its consent agenda, authority to participate in the Purdue Pharma and Sackler-family settlement within a larger multi‑district litigation; county attorney said outside counsel and additional steps remain.
The Douglas County Board of Commissioners on Sept. 9 authorized county staff to move forward with participation in the Purdue Pharma LP and Sackler‑family settlement as part of a multi‑district litigation over opioid distribution, approving the item on the consent agenda by a 7–0 vote.
County Attorney Teresa told commissioners the action gives staff authority to proceed with that portion of the litigation. “We are participating in a multi district litigation when revolving around the opioid distribution throughout the country. We have…
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