National Association of Counties

Conference Session

The Opioid Crisis: Updates on Opioid-Related Litigation

Mar. 6, 2018 , 8:00 am – 9:15 am
Columbia 5 & 7, Terrace Level
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    The Opioid Crisis: Updates on Opioid-Related Litigation

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    Counties are on the front lines of the opioid crisis. In 2017, several states and over 100 counties filed lawsuits against manufacturers and distributors of opioids to recover the costs of prevention efforts, treatment and services as well as jailing residents addicted to prescription painkillers and heroin. In this workshop, representatives from Florida, New York, North Carolina and Wisconsin will provide updates on opioids litigation in their states.

    Counties are on the front lines of the opioid crisis. In 2017, several states and over 100 counties filed lawsuits against manufacturers and distributors of opioids to recover the costs of prevention efforts, treatment and services as well as jailing residents addicted to prescription painkillers and heroin. In this workshop, representatives from Florida, New York, North Carolina and Wisconsin will provide updates on opioids litigation in their states.
    2018-03-06
    Conference Session
    2018-06-18

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Counties are on the front lines of the opioid crisis. In 2017, several states and over 100 counties filed lawsuits against manufacturers and distributors of opioids to recover the costs of prevention efforts, treatment and services as well as jailing residents addicted to prescription painkillers and heroin. In this workshop, representatives from Florida, New York, North Carolina and Wisconsin will provide updates on opioids litigation in their states.

Hon. Melissa McKinlay
Commissioner, Palm Beach County, Fla.; South Region, Next Generation NACo Network  
Amy Bason
Deputy Director and General Counsel, North Carolina Association of County Commissioners  
Mark O'Connell
Executive Director, Wisconsin Counties Association  
  • Behavioral Health
    Reports & Toolkits

    Opioid Solutions Center

    NACo’s Opioid Solutions Center empowers local leaders to invest resources in effective treatment, recovery, prevention and harm reduction practices that save lives and address the underlying causes of substance use disorder.
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    Reports & Toolkits
    Opioid Solutions Center

    <p>NACo&#39;s Opioid Solutions Center empowers local leaders to invest resources in effective treatment, recovery, prevention and harm reduction practices that save lives and address the underlying causes of substance use disorder.

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  • Conference

    2018 NACo Legislative Conference

    Mar. 3, 2018 – Mar. 7, 2018
    The NACo Legislative Conference, held annually in Washington, D.C., brings together over 2,000 elected and appointed county officials to focus on federal policy issues that impact counties and our residents. 2018 NACo Legislative Conference was held March 3-7, 2018.

    The Opioid Crisis: Updates on Opioid-Related Litigation is a part of 2018 NACo Legislative Conference.

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