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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: January 23, 2018
Action Agenda
Item No. 4-b
SUBJECT: Presentation on Opioids and Legal Issues
DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners
ATTACHMENT(S):
1) North Carolina County Opioid
Litigation Overview Memorandum
2) Summary of Claims Against Opioid
Distributors and Manufacturers
3) Edison Hill and Michael Fuller
Biographical Information
INFORMATION CONTACT:
Donna Baker, 919-245-2130
PURPOSE: To receive a presentation from attorneys representing some North Carolina local
governments and some local governments across the country regarding litigation against opioid
manufacturers and distributors.
BACKGROUND: There is a significant amount of information being disseminated to county
commissioners, managers, and attorneys on the topic of opioid litigation. The North Carolina
Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) Board of Directors was briefed on this issue
and had a robust discussion on the importance of ensuring that county interests are protected in
any litigation or potential settlements related to the opioid epidemic. As a result of that
discussion, the NCACC organized a November 15, 2017 forum to ensure that county attorneys
had access to information on the topic. Attorneys representing some North Carolina local
governments and other local governments across the United States will make a presentation on
the litigation against opioid manufacturers and distributors.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with receiving the presentation.
SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: There are no Orange County Social Justice Goals associating
with receiving the presentation.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board receive the presentation
and provide direction to staff.
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