Meeting Date: September 8, 2025
Title
Resolution by the County of Rutherford
Authorizing Execution of Opioid Settlements with Secondary Opioid Manufacturers, Purdue Pharma LP, and the Sackler Family
and Approving the Third Supplemental Agreement for Additional Funds Between the State of North Carolina and Local Governments
on Proceeds Related to the Settlement of Opioid Litigation
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Summary:
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National legal counsel for Rutherford County and all local governments serving as plaintiffs in the national opioid litigation advise and recommend: (1) approving the settlement agreement reached with eight secondary manufacturers of opioid products; (2) approving the bankruptcy plan agreed with Purdue Pharma PL and members of the Sackler family; and (3) approval of the Third Supplemental Agreement for Additional Funds to the North Carolina Memorandum of Agreement for distribution of proceeds from the opioid litigation among and between the state and local governments of North Carolina.
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Budget:
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Contact Information:
Richard Williams, County Attorney
828-288-3317
richard.williams@rutherfordcountync.gov
Recommended Motion:
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Approve the resolution.