SUBJECT:
Title
Request Approval of the Walgreens Settlement on Behalf of Marion County as Part of the Ongoing Opioid Litigation
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INITIATOR:
DEPARTMENT:
Matthew G. Minter, Esquire
Office of the County Attorney
DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
The Board of County Commissioners previously authorized the Romano Law Group to represent Marion County in the National Prescription Opiate Litigation. The County Attorney’s Office received the attached e-mail from the Romano Law Group entitled Important Opioid Litigation Update - ACTION REQUIRED BY JUNE 3rd.
Staff is seeking the Board’s approval of the Walgreens Settlement in Florida on behalf of Marion County and authorization for execution of the attached Subdivision Settlement Participation Form. Mr. Romano is recommending Marion County approve this settlement.
A copy of the Settlement Agreement and Release is also attached for your review and consideration.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
None
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to approve the Walgreens Settlement on behalf of Marion County and authorize the Chairman to execute the Subdivision Settlement Participation Form.
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