Utah's opioid settlements: $495M committed so far, split 50/50 with counties as work continues

Aug 23, 2024

An Assistant Utah Attorney General says finalized settlements total about $495 million, split equally between the state and counties, but many investigations and negotiations remain and additional funds will arrive over years.

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Kevin MacLean, Assistant Attorney General in the White Collar and Commercial Enforcement Division, told the Legally Speaking podcast that finalized opioid settlements will return about $495,000,000 to Utah state and local governments, with payments scheduled between immediate disbursements and installments stretching up to 17 years.

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