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Houston County accepts $56,250 net settlement from Publix in opioid litigation
Summary
The Board unanimously accepted an individual net settlement offer of $56,250 from Publix as part of ongoing opioid litigation; the original offer was $75,000 before attorney fees were removed.
Commissioner Byrd presented an offer of settlement from Publix related to ongoing opioid litigation in which Houston County is a plaintiff. The board voted unanimously to accept the individual net settlement of $56,250. County Attorney Tom Hall confirmed acceptance was recommended by counsel.
Byrd noted the original settlement amount was $75,000 but, after the outside attorney representing the county removed attorney's fees, the net amount the county will receive is $56,250. The board did not record any dissent; the motion carried unanimously.
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