Broken Arrow City Council
Meeting of: 04-07-2026
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Approval of and authorization to execute Resolution No. 1737, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Broken Arrow to approve participation in settlements with Associated Pharmacies, Inc., JM Smith Corporation, Louisiana Wholesale Drug Company, Morris and Dickson Co., North Carolina Mutual Wholesale Drug Company, Inc. and United Natural Foods, Inc. and authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to execute the Remnant Defendants’ Combined Subdivision Participation and Release Form contained in the Remnant Defendants’ Settlement Agreement as Exhibit G and to take all actions required to effect the settlements
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Background:
The City of Broken Arrow filed a lawsuit to address and seek recovery for the harms caused to it and its citizens created and exacerbated by the misconduct and illegal activities of pharmaceutical manufacturers, including by small generic opioid manufacturers. Six opioid manufacturers and/or distributors, Associated Pharmacies, Inc., JM Smith Corporation, Louisiana Wholesale Drug Company, Morris and Dickson Co., North Carolina Mutual Wholesale Drug Company, Inc., and United Natural Foods, Inc. (collectively “Settling Remnant Defendants”), have agreed to settle the claims of certain subdivisions in the Remnant Defendants Settlement Agreement dated February 23, 2026. The Legal Department recommends approval of and participation in the Settlement Agreement.
Cost: $0
Funding Source: None
Requested By: Trevor Dennis, City Attorney
Approved By: City Manager’s Office
Attachments: 1. Resolution No. 1737
2. Settlement Agreement
3. Exhibit G
4. Exhibit D
Recommendation:
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Approve and authorize execution of Resolution No. 1737.
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