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City Council Closed Session: Opioid Litigation Update

Original title: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PENDING LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1) Number of Matters: Two (2) · City of Fultondale, Alabama, et al v. Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC, et al. Multidistrict Litigation (MDL) No. 2804 · In re National Prescription Opiate Litigation No. 1:17-md-2804-DAP (N.D. Ohio)

April 28, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The City Council is meeting privately to discuss the city's involvement in national opioid-related lawsuits, which may impact future legal strategy or potential settlement outcomes for the municipality.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

City Council

The council members are participating in a closed-door legal strategy session regarding active litigation.

Residents of the City

The outcome of the city's participation in national opioid litigation may impact municipal resources or potential legal recoveries.

What changed

Last recorded activity April 28, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The City Council has scheduled a closed-door meeting to discuss two ongoing legal cases related to national opioid litigation. This session is held under legal provisions allowing for private discussions regarding pending lawsuits.

Key Facts

  • The City Council is holding a closed session to discuss two specific pending litigation matters.
  • The meeting is authorized under Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1), which permits private discussions regarding pending litigation.
  • The first matter is 'City of Fultondale, Alabama, et al v. Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC, et al.'
  • The second matter is 'In re National Prescription Opiate Litigation' (Case No. 1:17-md-2804-DAP in the Northern District of Ohio).
  • The agenda item is filed under reference number 26-0265.
  • The meeting was introduced on April 22, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the City Council meeting in private?
The meeting is a '' held under Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1), which allows local government bodies to discuss with legal counsel in private.
What are the two cases being discussed?
The cases are 'City of Fultondale, Alabama, et al v. Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC, et al.' and the broader 'In re National Prescription Opiate Litigation' (No. 1:17-md-2804-DAP).

Why It Matters

The City Council is meeting privately to discuss the city's involvement in national opioid-related lawsuits, which may impact future legal strategy or potential settlement outcomes for the municipality.

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National Opioid Litigation Involvement

The city is formally participating in the national multidistrict litigation (MDL 2804) regarding the opioid crisis.

City of Fultondale, AlabamaNational Prescription Opiate Litigation

Connected Entities

locationCity of Fultondale, Alabama“A plaintiff in the listed multidistrict litigation.”Map →
otherNational Prescription Opiate LitigationMap →
organizationAmneal Pharmaceuticals LLCMap →
locationCity of FultondaleMap →
organizationCity CouncilMap →

Sources

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