TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Javier Carcamo, Finance Director
PREPARED BY: Javier Carcamo, Finance Director
SUBJECT:
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Authorization to Participate in National Opioid Litigation Settlements
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RECOMMENDATION
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Adopt Resolution No. 25-4886 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Authorizing the City's Participation in the National Opioid Litigation Settlement Agreements with Alvogen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikma, Indivior, Mylan, Sun, and Zydus;
Adopt Resolution No. 25-4887 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Authorizing the City's Participation in the National Opioid Litigation Settlement Agreements with Purdue Pharma L.P. and Sackler Family; and
Authorize the City Manager to take all actions necessary to implement the settlement agreements.
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PRIOR ACTION/VOTE
On December 21, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 21-4511, authorizing the City of Murrieta to enter into settlement agreements with McKesson Corporation, Cardinal Health, Inc., AmerisourceBergen Corporation, Johnson & Johnson, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and Janssen Pharmaceutical, Inc.; Agreeing to the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Allocating settlement proceeds; authorizing entry into the MOU with the attorney general; and electing to take direct distribution of its local allocation share. (Vote 5-0).
On July 2, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 24-4769, Authorizing the City's participation in the National Opioid Litigation Settlement Agreements with Kroger Co; any other future National Opioid Settlements; and authorizing the City Manager to take all actions necessary to implement the settlement Agreements (Vote 5-0).
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