Craven County adopts resolution to participate in supplemental nationwide opioid settlement

County Attorney Mr. Grady told commissioners on April 6 that plaintiffs—including Craven County and many other local governments—had reached a supplemental settlement with remnant defendants in the nationwide opioid litigation for a total of $97,625,000. He described the supplemental settlement as smaller than earlier primary settlements but as another potential infusion of funds to support local efforts to address the opioid epidemic.

Grady recommended adopting the resolution included in the meeting packet so Craven County could claim its share of any proceeds that result from participation. Commissioners discussed that additional waves of settlements may follow as other defendants work through bankruptcy proceedings and acknowledged that Craven County’s eventual receipt will be modest compared with the total nationwide amount.

The board moved, seconded, and adopted the resolution by roll‑call vote. Grady and commissioners noted that the deadline for affirmatively participating was approaching and that staff would track future settlement opportunities and deadlines.

Next steps: staff will complete any required participation paperwork and report back to the board on the county’s anticipated share once allocations are finalized.