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Comanche County approves settlement participation in national opioid litigation
Summary
The county approved a settlement agreement among participating subdivisions and remnant defendants related to MDL 2804 (national prescription opiate litigation); the motion lists multiple defendants and passed unanimously March 23, 2026.
The Board of Comanche County Commissioners voted March 23 to approve a settlement agreement tied to the national prescription opioid litigation (MDL 2804, Case No. 1:17‑MD‑2804).
Vice‑Chair Ryan John moved to adopt the settlement among participating subdivisions and remnant defendants, listing Morris & Dickinson Co., L.L.C.; United Natural Foods, Inc.; Louisiana Wholesale Drug Company, Inc.; J M Smith Corporation; Associated Pharmacies, Inc.; American Associated Pharmacies; and North Carolina Mutual Wholesale Drug Company, Inc. Commissioner Kenny Kinder seconded the motion, which passed unanimously (3–0).
Minutes record the board’s approval of the settlement language as presented; the meeting record does not include the settlement payout amounts or allocation schedule within the minutes excerpt. The action was entered into the minutes as a board resolution/motion approving participation in the settlement as described in the agenda packet.
