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After closed session, Dare County approves withdrawal from certain opioid litigation master settlement amendments
Summary
Following a closed session, the Dare County Board of Commissioners authorized the county manager to withdraw the county from Master Litigation Agreements (MLAs) and associated amendments to the opioid lawsuit as requested by the National Council; motion carried unanimously.
In open session after a closed‑session discussion, the Dare County Board of Commissioners authorized the county manager to withdraw the county from certain Master Litigation Agreement (MLA) amendments related to ongoing opioid litigation, as requested by the National Council.
The matter was considered in closed session pursuant to North Carolina law to consult with the county attorney and preserve attorney‑client privilege. After returning to open session the county manager asked for a motion to authorize withdrawal; the vice chair moved, a commissioner seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
County staff did not provide further public details at the time of the vote beyond the manager’s request and the board’s authorization to proceed with the withdrawal.
