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A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Government to settle opioid-related claims with Remnant Defendants.
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WHEREAS, the opioid epidemic continues to impact communities in the United States, the State of Tennessee, and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County ("Metropolitan Government"); and,
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Government has suffered harm and will continue to suffer harm as a result of the opioid epidemic; and,
WHEREAS, the State of Tennessee and some Tennessee local governments, including the Metropolitan Government, have filed lawsuits against opioid manufacturers, distributors, and retailers, including many federal lawsuits by Tennessee counties and cities that are pending in the litigation captioned In re: National Prescription Opiate Litigation, MDL No. 2804 (N.D. Ohio) ("the Opioid Litigation"); and,
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Government has previously joined settlements with multiple pharmaceutical distributors, manufacturers, and retail pharmacies; and,
WHEREAS, Associated Pharmacies, Inc., American Associated Pharmacies, J M Smith Corporation, Louisiana Wholesale Drug Company, Inc., Morris & Dickson Co., North Carolina Mutual Wholesale Drug Company, Inc., United Natural Foods, Inc. (including without limitation its direct and indirect subsidiaries SuperValu, Inc., Advantage Logistics Southwest, Inc., Advantage Logistics USA West, L.L.C., Advantage Logistics USA East, L.L.C., and UNFI Distribution Company, LLC) collectively, and all their past and present subsidiaries (excluding, in the case of United Natural Foods, Inc., New Albertsons, Inc. (a former subsidiary of SuperValu, Inc.)), divisions, predecessors, successors, and assigns (in each case, whether direct or indirect) ("Remnant Defendants") have proposed a settlement that the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County finds acceptable and in the best interest of the community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GO...
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