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Modesto council directs staff to join opioid litigation settlements involving Purdue Pharma and others
Summary
In closed session the Modesto City Council unanimously authorized the city manager and city attorney to participate in settlements tied to Purdue Pharma, the Sackler family and eight manufacturers; the city attorney reported the exact payout is uncertain but could be up to $769,248.88 payable over 16 years.
The Modesto City Council met in closed session Sept. 9 and by unanimous vote directed the city manager and city attorney to "take the necessary actions to participate in this round of settlements involving Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family and eight opioid manufacturers," the city attorney reported during the open‑session report‑out.
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