Upshur County joins Six Remnant Defendants national opioid settlement

The Upshur County Commission voted on March 19 to participate in the Six Remnant Defendants National Opioid Settlement and authorized County Administrator Tabatha R. Perry to electronically sign the Combined Subdivision Participation Form and Release Form.

Tabatha Perry told the Commission that legal counsel recommended participation. The action was approved on a motion by Doug Bush, seconded by Sam Nolte.

Why it matters: Participation in national opioid settlements determines whether local governments will receive settlement funds and accept the associated releases. The transcript records the Commission’s approval and authorization to sign participation documents; it does not specify expected settlement amounts or distribution timing for Upshur County.

Next steps: The county will complete required forms and follow settlement administration procedures to claim any local allocation.