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Read. Follow. Verify.City Council Closed Session: Opioid Litigation Update
Record date · April 28, 2026
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What This Bill Does
The City Council has scheduled a closed-door meeting to discuss two ongoing legal cases related to national opioid litigation. This session is held under legal provisions allowing for private discussions regarding pending lawsuits.
The City Council is meeting privately to discuss the city's involvement in national opioid-related lawsuits, which may impact future legal strategy or potential settlement outcomes for the municipality.
Who It Affects
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City Council
The council members are participating in a closed-door legal strategy session regarding active litigation.
Residents of the City
The outcome of the city's participation in national opioid litigation may impact municipal resources or potential legal recoveries.
Key Facts
- The City Council is holding a closed session to discuss two specific pending litigation matters.
- The meeting is authorized under Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1), which permits private discussions regarding pending litigation.
- The first matter is 'City of Fultondale, Alabama, et al v. Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC, et al.'
- The second matter is 'In re National Prescription Opiate Litigation' (Case No. 1:17-md-2804-DAP in the Northern District of Ohio).
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- The agenda item is filed under reference number 26-0265.
- The meeting was introduced on April 22, 2026.
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National Opioid Litigation Involvement
The city is formally participating in the national multidistrict litigation (MDL 2804) regarding the opioid crisis.
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