Agenda Item # 11.h.
City Commission Regular Meeting - 5:05 pm
- Meeting Date:
- 12/19/2022
- Re
- Settlement of Opioid Litigation - Participation Agreement
- Submitted For:
- Tanya Earley
SUBJECT:
Approval for Mayor to execute participant agreement for the potential settlement of Opioid Litigation.
SUMMARY:
On August 2, 2021, the City Commission passed Resolution 21-R44 approving participation in the settlement of a nationwide class action lawsuit against the makers and distributors of certain opioid drugs. The next step in the settlement process is the execution of participation agreements. The participation agreements release all claims against the settling defendants in exchange for the payment of settlement funds. Such funds will be distributed to Fort Pierce in accordance with regional and statewide agreements.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval
ALTERNATIVES:
Disapproval of the proposed agreement.
RESPONSIBLE STAFF:
Tanya Earley, City Attorney
COORDINATED WITH:
City Attorney's Office
Fiscal Impact
- Budgeted Y/N:
- N
- Fiscal Year:
- 2023
OTHER INFORMATION:
Fort Pierce may receive a portion of settlement funds to be used to mitigate the effects of opioid abuse.
Attachments
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| City Manager | Nick Mimms | 12/08/2022 10:48 AM |
- Form Started By:
- tearley
- Started On:
- 12/07/2022 03:57 PM
- Final Approval Date:
- 12/08/2022