Lunenburg County approves participation in opioid-related settlements with major manufacturers and retailers
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Summary
The Board unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the county to join proposed opioid-related settlements with Teva, Allergan, Walmart, Walgreens and CVS and directed the county attorney to sign documents effecting participation and related releases.
On March 9, 2023, the Lunenburg County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to authorize the county to participate in proposed additional settlements of opioid-related claims against Teva, Allergan, Walmart, Walgreens and CVS.
County Attorney Frank Rennie presented the resolution and explained the process for participation and the documents required, including releases of claims. Supervisor Edward Pennington moved to adopt the resolution; Supervisor Alvester Edmonds seconded, and the Board approved the measure by unanimous vote.
The resolution directs the county attorney to execute documents necessary to effectuate Lunenburg County’s participation in the settlements. The minutes do not specify settlement amounts or an anticipated county share; Rennie’s presentation, as recorded, focused on the legal steps to join the settlements.