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Meeting Date:	07/24/2023
Execute Settlement participation and release forms regarding settlement offers from Walgreens, CVS, and Walmart and enter an Order Authorizing Approval of Proposed Texas Statewide Opioid Settlement Agreements
Submitted By:	Nathan Bratton
Department:	Civil Legal Division

Subject:

Discussion and possible action authorizing the County Judge or other authorized officials to execute Settlement participation and release forms regarding settlement offers from Walgreens, CVS, and Walmart and enter an Order Authorizing Approval of Proposed Texas Statewide Opioid Settlement Agreements (supporting and authorizing approval of the Texas Agreement, the execution of a Release for the Texas Subdivisions Participation Form and Release and authorizing, approving and accepting the Texas Agreement) in the matter of Texas opioid multi-district litigation for the County in the matter of County of Webb, Texas v. Purdue Pharma, L.P., et al, MDL No. 2804, Master File No. 17-MD-2804, Individual Case No. 18-OP-45175 (N.D. Ohio). [Closed Session/Executive Session may be requested pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.071, Consultation with Attorney, pending or contemplated litigation]

Background:

The Court has previously authorized suit against various pharmaceutical companies and retail pharmacy companies related who are alleged to have engaged in fraudulent and/or reckless marketing and/or distribution of opioids that have resulted in addictions and overdoses.

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