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County authorizes negotiations with Jones Waldo for special opioid‑litigation counsel
Summary
Following a committee review of proposals, Utah County commissioners authorized staff to enter formal negotiations with Jones Waldo for potential special counsel in opioid litigation; the authorization does not award a contract and procurement and negotiation steps remain.
The county voted on May 1 to authorize staff to enter formal negotiations with Jones Waldo for special legal counsel related to potential opioid litigation.
A review committee narrowed applicants to four and held interviews, then recommended Jones Waldo as its top choice and Motley Bridal as second. Committee members said both firms are experienced in multidistrict litigation and could handle either federal or state filings depending on the county’s policy direction.
Commissioners discussed flexibility about jurisdiction and confirmed that negotiation authorization will allow staff to pursue contract terms but will not result in retention until a formal contract is negotiated and approved. The motion to enter negotiations passed by voice vote; staff were directed to proceed with negotiations and return a proposed contract for commission approval.
