Authorize participation in Purdue Pharma Direct Settlement in the matter of County of Dallas v. Purdue Pharma, et al....

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2025-0951 Authorize participation in Purdue Pharma Direct Settlement in the matter of County of Dallas v. Purdue Pharma, et al., MDL Pretrial Cause No. 2018- 77098, in the 152nd District Court of Harris County, Texas; In re Texas Opioid Litigation, Master File Cause No. 2018-63587, in the 152nd District Court of Harris County, Texas On a motion made by Commissioner Dr. Elba Garcia, and seconded by Commissioner Andrew Sommerman, the following order was passed and adopted by the Commissioners Court of Dallas County, State of Texas: BRIEFING DATE: September 2, 2025 FUNDING SOURCE: N/A Be it resolved and ordered that the Dallas County Commissioners Court does hereby approve the settlement participation and release forms with Purdue Pharma to resolve the claims against Purdue Pharma in County of Dallas v. Purdue Pharma, et al ., MDL Pretrial Cause No. 2018- 77098, in the 152nd District Court of Harris County, Texas; In re Texas Opioid Litigation , Master File Cause No. 2018-63587, in the 152nd District Court of Harris County, Texas (the “Lawsuit”): WHEREAS, Dallas County obtained information indicating that certain drug companies and their corporate affiliates, parents, subsidiaries, and such other defendants as may be added to the litigation (collectively, "Defendants") have engaged in fraudulent and/or reckless marketing and/or distribution of opioids that have resulted in addictions and overdoses; and