Resolution 24-2021 - To Opt out of Opioids Settlement Pursuant to Indiana Code 4-6-15-2

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RESOLUTION NO. - 0- I - a q RESOLUTION TO OPT OUT OF OPIOIDS SETTLEMENT PURSUANT TO INDIANA CODE 4-6-15-2 WHEREAS, the Town of Mooresville, Indiana has been actively engaged in pursuing damages caused by the manufacture, sale, and distribution of opioids through outside counsel in multidistrict litigation; and WHEREAS, recent legislation adopted by the Indiana legislature and signed into law by the Governor would greatly diminish the potential recovery from various responsible parties per Indiana Code 4-6-15; and WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Mooresville, Indiana, after due consideration, has determined that it is in the best interest of its citizens to opt out of the opioids settlements under Indiana Code 4-6-15-2. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council, having considered whether to elect to opt out of the opioids settlements under Indiana Code 4- 6-15-2, hereby resolves that the Town of Mooresville now exercises its election to opt out of the opioid settlements, and orders its duly authorized agent to submit a certified copy of this Resolution to the Indiana Attorney General by June 30, 2021. Duly adopted by the following vote of the members of said Town Council of Mooresville, Indiana this 24th day of June, 2021.