Authorize participation in the Preston Pharmacy, Inc. and Preston Road Apothecary, Inc. (“Preston Road”) Settlement i...

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2026-0236 Authorize participation in the Preston Pharmacy, Inc. and Preston Road Apothecary, Inc. (“Preston Road”) 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 John Wiley Price, the following order was passed and adopted by the Commissioners Court of Dallas County, State of Texas: BRIEFING DATE: February 17, 2026 FUNDING SOURCE: N/A Be it resolved and ordered that the Dallas County Commissioners Court does hereby approve the settlement of its claims against Preston Pharmacy, Inc. and Preston Road Apothecary, Inc. (“Preston Road”) in the matter styled 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 manufacturing, marketing, promotions, sale, and/or distribution of opioids that have resulted in addictions and overdoses; and