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Franklin County authorizes participation in national opioid settlement process totaling $97.625 million
Summary
The county attorney told the court the national opioid litigation includes a six‑defendant settlement totaling $97,625,000; the court approved a resolution authorizing the county to participate and to sign required documents, though distribution details among entities remain to be determined.
The county attorney, Max, updated the Fiscal Court on a continuing county effort to participate in the national opioid litigation. He said a new settlement involving six defendants totals $97,625,000; the precise distribution to participating entities has not been determined.
Max explained that to share in any portion of the settlement the county must enter into a resolution and execute required documentation. The court approved the resolution directing the county to participate in the settlement process and to authorize necessary signatures. The county will await further details on allocation and follow the settlement-administration process to determine final shares and permissible uses.
