The Wichita City Council at its next meeting Tuesday (Sept. 3) will consider joining nationwide legal action against opioid manufacturers and distributors, and pharmacy chains, “alleging a variety of civil claims (including but not limited to public nuisance) and violation of federal laws.”
The consideration comes in the form of a resolution on the council’s meeting agenda.
“As plaintiffs, local governments are seeking damages for costs of law enforcement, first responders, courts, jails, etc., that are alleged to be direct results of the prescription opioid epidemic,” the City of Wichita explains.
(Read more: KWCH News)