File #: 25-1318    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution-Council Status: Passed
File created: 8/20/2025 In control: Common Council
On agenda: 8/26/2025 Final action: 8/26/2025
Title: Resolution to join proposed national opioid settlement against Purdue Pharma L.P. and Sackler Family
Attachments: 1. National Opioid Settlement Notice Settlement Overview, 2. R-25-119 - Suspending the rules to join the proposed national opioid settlement against Purdue Pharma LP and Sackler Family

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Resolution to join proposed national opioid settlement against Purdue Pharma L.P. and Sackler Family

 

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WHEREAS, the City of Wauwatosa is eligible to participate in a proposed nationwide settlement agreement that has been reached with Purdue Pharma L.P. (and certain affiliates and/or successors-in-interest) and the Sackler family concerning alleged misconduct related to opioids; and

 

WHEREAS, the City of Wauwatosa finds it is in the best interests of the community to participate in this settlement in order to obtain funds that can be used in the continued battle against opioid addiction; and

 

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the city attorney is authorized to take any necessary measures to join the settlement class against Purdue Pharma L.P. and the Sackler family.

 

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Action requires suspension of the rules