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Commissioners ratify Carbon County’s participation in national opioid litigation settlements
Summary
The board ratified participation in a national opioid litigation settlement; staff estimated Carbon County’s share at about $30,000–$35,000 and said the county has already signed required documents as part of the settlement group.
Commissioners ratified Carbon County’s participation in the latest round of national opioid litigation settlements that will distribute funds to Utah counties. County staff explained the settlement resolves claims with a group of distributors and manufacturers that have already produced settlement payments to counties; this ratification confirms Carbon County’s participation in the newest group of settling companies.
Staff said the county’s share from this round "came out to around 30,000 or 35,000 a year," but added they would double-check the precise figure before final accounting. No dissent was raised and commissioners approved the ratification by voice vote.
County staff will confirm the exact settlement amount, schedule receipt of funds and follow the distribution rules tied to the opioid settlement program.
