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"Opt In" to settlement agreements with eight (8) Opioid Manufacturers
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO ALLOW THE COUNTY MANAGER TO "OPT IN" TO SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS ON BEHALF OF SULLIVAN COUNTY TO RESOLVE OPIOID LITIGATION AGAINST EIGHT OPIOID MANUFACTURERS, ALVOGEN, AMNEAL, APOTEX, HIKMA, INDIVIOR, MYLAN, SUN, AND ZYDUS
WHEREAS, the opioid crisis has devastated countless families and communities in Sullivan County; and
WHEREAS, having risen to the status of an epidemic the County of Sullivan wishes to take steps to address this crisis in a meaningful way; and
WHEREAS, many of the opioids placed into the chain of commerce in Sullivan County have been produced by Alvogen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikma, Indivior, Mylan, Sun, and/or Zydus (collectively, the "Manufacturers"); and
WHEREAS, the County of Sullivan has joined with many other municipalities in prosecuting litigation against several of the manufacturers and distributors of opioids, including, without limitation, the Manufacturers; and
WHEREAS, proposed nationwide settlement agreements ("Settlements") have been reached that would resolve opioid litigation brought by states, local political subdivisions, and special districts against the Manufacturers; and
WHEREAS, eligible subdivisions, including Sullivan County, within each participating state, including the State of New York, must decide whether to participate in each Settlement; and
WHEREAS, any subdivision that does not participate cannot directly share...
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