Commissioners table Kroger opioid-settlement approval after questioning allocation math

Dec 10, 2024

The court deferred approval of a Kroger portion of the Texas opioid settlements after commissioners found inconsistent Region 1 allocation figures (roughly $38 million versus $2.1 million) and requested clearer calculations, payment schedules and detail on administrative deductions before taking action.

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The Harrison County Commissioners Court reviewed a proposed order to authorize the county to accept a Kroger portion of the Texas state opioid settlement. Commissioners repeatedly asked staff and counsel how Region 1 allocations were calculated after finding conflicting numbers in the documentation.

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