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File #: 2018-0443    Version: 0 Name: Class Action Lawsuit - Opioid Crisis
Type: MOTION Status: PASSED
File created: 6/20/2018 In control: Board of Trustees
On agenda: 6/18/2018 Final action: 6/18/2018
Title: Class Action Lawsuit - Opioid Crisis
Attachments: 1. Retention Agreement, 2. SIGNED PROPOSAL

Title

Class Action Lawsuit - Opioid Crisis

History

This class action lawsuit is against the pharmaceutical companies regarding the abuses of prescriptions, which is causing the opioid crisis.

 

The Village of Orland Park along with neighboring communities will be joining in this lawsuit.

 

Recommended Action/Motion

I authorize the Village Manager to execute a retainer agreement with Edelson P.C. (“EPC”) and Peterson, Johnson & Murray Chicago LLC, to enter into a relationship regarding potential lawsuit regarding opioid matter and abuses in the Village.