Agenda - 01-23-2018 4-b - Presentation on Opioids and Legal Issues

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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: January 23, 2018 SUBJECT: Presentation on ODioids and L 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 Action Agenda Item No. 4 -b IIssues INFORMATION CONTACT: Donna Baker, 919 - 245 -2130 1 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.