R-21-55VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD
RESOLUTION NO. 2021- R-21-55
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE TO
PARTICIPATE IN THE NATIONAL OPIOID SETTLEMENTS
WHEREAS, the Village of Deerfield ("Village's is a home rule municipality in
accordance with Article VII, Section 6 of the Constitution of the State of Illinois of 1970;
and
WHEREAS, on July 21, 2021, two proposed settlement agreements ("Settlements')
were reached to resolve all opioid-related litigation brought by states and political
subdivisions against: (i) three pharmaceutical distributors, McKesson Corporation,
Cardinal Health, Inc., and AmerisourceBergen Corporation (collectively, the
"Distributors', and (ii) a pharmaceutical manufacturer, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.,
and its parent company, Johnson & Johnson (collectively, "Janssen'); and
WHEREAS, the Settlements require the Distributors and Janssen to pay up to $26
billion in settlement funds, to states and political subdivisions which opt in to the
Settlements, in order to abate the opioid epidemic; and
WHEREAS, the State of Illinois has joined both Settlements; and
WHEREAS, by participating in the Settlements, the Village will become eligible to
receive settlement funds, if any, in an amount determined by either an allocation
agreement specific to Illinois ("Allocation Agreement'), which is currently being
developed by the Illinois Attorney General, or the default distribution method set forth in
the Settlements; and
WHEREAS, participating in the Settlements does not guarantee the Village will
receive a direct distribution of funds, but will assist in maximizing the State's distribution;
and
WHEREAS, in order to participate in the Settlements, the Village must execute
certain participation documents, which may include, without limitation, a Settlement
Participation Form, a Participation Agreement, and a Release of certain opioid-related
claims against the Distributors and Janssen (collectively, the "Participation
Documents'; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the terms of the Settlements, the Village must execute the
Participation Documents by January 2, 2022 to ensure the Village's participation in the
Settlements and maximize any settlements funds allocated to the Village; and
WHEREAS, the Village Board has determined that it will serve and be in the best
interests of the Village and its residents to participate in the Settlements;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE BOARD OF
DEERFIELD, LAKE AND COOK COUNTIES, ILLINOIS, as follows:
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SECTION 1: RECITALS. The Village Board hereby adopts the foregoing recitals
as its findings, as if fully set forth herein.
SECTION 2: AUTHORIZATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SETTLEMENTS.
The Village Board hereby approves and authorizes the participation of the Village in the
Settlements, and authorizes and directs the Village Manager to execute, on behalf of the
Village, the Participation Documents and any other documents necessary to participate in
the Settlements.
SECTION 3: EFFECTIVE DATE. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect
from and after its passage and approval according to law.
AYES: Benton, Jester, Metts-Childers, Oppenheim, Seiden
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Jacoby
PASSED: December 20, 2021
APPROVED: December 21, 2021
RESOLUTION NO: R-21-55
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Daniel C_ Shapiro, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kent S. Street, Village Clerk
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