Discussion and possible action to authorize the Cicala Law Firm to file a Governmental Opioid Claimant Proof of Claim Form in the United States Bankruptcy Court Southern District of New York, Chapter 11 Case No. 19-23649 (RDD), In re: PURDUE PHARMA L.P., et al., Debtors and any matters incident thereto; authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents.
Background:
The claim is being filed in Purdue Pharma L.P. bankruptcy for damages from the opioid crisis. The Commissioners Court has retained the Cicala Law Firm to represent Webb County in Opioid litigation.