Civil procedure: civil actions; civil actions against certain opioid litigation settlement defendants; prohibit. Amends secs. 2 & 3 of 2022 PA 85 (MCL 691.1672 & 691.1673).
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Overview
This bill prohibits political subdivisions in Michigan from filing lawsuits against certain opioid litigation settlement defendants. Specifically, it restricts actions related to claims released in various settlement agreements, including those with Allergan, Teva, Walgreens, and Walmart, establishing a timeline for when such actions can be pursued. The bill aims to prevent further litigation against entities involved in these settlements.
Key provisions
- Political subdivisions cannot sue against entities involved in opioid settlement agreements.
- The restrictions apply to claims released in various settlement agreements (e.g., Allergan, Teva, Walgreens).
- The timeline for pursuing lawsuits against these entities is phased in over several years, starting in 2021 and continuing through 2025.
- The bill defines numerous settlement agreements related to the opioid litigation.
- It references the ‘distributor settlement’ as a key component of the restrictions.
- The bill clarifies the definition of ‘political subdivision’ for the purpose of these restrictions.
- It specifies that actions related to ‘Shareholder Released Claims’ are also prohibited.
- The bill references the ‘MDL’ (In re Nat’l Prescription Opiate Litigation) as the context for these settlements.
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- Political subdivisions (counties, cities, etc.)
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