Lunenburg supervisors approve participation in Sackler family opioid settlement
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Summary
The board approved a resolution authorizing the county to participate in the proposed direct settlement with the Sackler family and directed the county attorney to execute documents necessary to receive the county’s allocation under the Virginia Opioid Abatement Fund framework.
The Lunenburg County Board of Supervisors voted Oct. 9, 2025 to authorize the county’s participation in a proposed direct settlement of opioid-related claims against the Sackler family and directed the County Attorney to execute documents necessary to effectuate participation.
County Attorney Frank Rennie presented a resolution stating the county has adopted the Virginia Opioid Abatement Fund and Settlement Allocation Memorandum of Understanding and that the proposed settlement with the Sackler family would be administered and allocated under that framework. The resolution text references a nationwide aggregate settlement figure of $6.5 billion and describes that participating localities would receive payments under the agreed allocation process.
Why it matters: Participating will enable Lunenburg County to receive its share of abatement funds intended to support emergency medical, law enforcement, mental health and substance-abuse services affected by the opioid epidemic. The board approved the resolution and authorized the County Attorney and/or outside counsel to sign the required release and settlement documents.
Next steps: The County Attorney is authorized to finalize and sign the documents required for participation; the minutes record the board’s unanimous approval.