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Fayette County approves recommended action on Purdue Pharma bankruptcy plan
Summary
Following counsel's recommendation, Fayette County commissioners voted to approve participation in the Purdue Pharma bankruptcy plan as presented; commissioners directed staff to notify the county's law firm of the vote.
Fayette County commissioners voted to approve the course of action recommended by county counsel regarding the Purdue Pharma bankruptcy plan.
The chair said the law firm representing the county advised approval of the plan; a motion to accept that recommendation was made and passed by voice vote. Commissioners asked staff to notify the county’s counsel (identified during discussion as Cohen and Malad) of the commission’s decision.
The discussion was procedural and commissioners did not debate settlement specifics in depth at the meeting; one commissioner said they would consult counsel for any needed next steps. Staff said they would carry out the authorization to notify counsel and any follow-up communications.
