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File #: RES 23-110    Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
In control: President and Board of Trustees
On agenda: 3/6/2023 Final action: 3/6/2023
Title: A Resolution Authorizing and Directing the Village Manager to Execute Any and All Documents Necessary to Participate and Secure Distribution of Settlement Proceeds from Nationwide Multistate Opioid Settlement Agreements
Attachments: 1. Resolution Opioid Settlements, 2. Settlement Documentation

Submitted By                     

Paul L. Stephanides, Village Attorney

 

Reviewed By

A.M. Zayyad, Deputy Village Manager

 

Agenda Item Title

Title

A Resolution Authorizing and Directing the Village Manager to Execute Any and All Documents Necessary to Participate and Secure Distribution of Settlement Proceeds from Nationwide Multistate Opioid Settlement Agreements

 

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Overview

Overview

It is requested that the Village Board authorize and direct the Village Manager to participate and secure the distribution of settlement proceeds from nationwide multistate opioid settlement agreements. 

 

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Recommendation

Recommendation

Adopt the Resolution.

 

Background

State of Illinois Public Act 102-0085 provides that after July 9, 2021, units of local government must obtain the approval of Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul before filing any lawsuit seeking recovery against the settling defendants in national opioid litigation. Public Act 102-0085 also provides that if the Attorney General reaches an allocation agreement with the nine largest counties in Illinois, then the Attorney General has the authority to appear or intervene in any opioid litigation brought by a unit of local government against any opioid defendants that are subject to a national multistate opioid settlement, and release with prejudice any claims that were pending on July 9, 2021. The Act preempts home rule authority.

 

The settlement agreements require municipalities to opt into the settlements.  Adoption of the Resolution will allow the Village Manager to execute any and all documents necessary for the Village to opt-in and participate and secure distribution of settlement proceeds from nationwide multistate opioid settlement agreements.  Included with this agenda item are documents from the Attorney General regarding the latest round of nationwide settlements that have been reached with Walgreens, Walmart, CVS, Teva, and Allergan. 

 

Fiscal Impact

Receipt of settlement distributions at amounts to be determined.

 

DEI Impact

N/A

 

Alternatives

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Previous Board Action

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Citizen Advisory Commission Action

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Anticipated Future Actions/Commitments

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Intergovernmental Cooperation Opportunities

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