Auburn City Council has approved settlement agreements with Target and Henry Schein Inc. for their roles in the opioid epidemic. Target agreed to a $14 million national settlement in September, while Henry Schein Inc. will pay $900,000.
The city’s share of the settlements is still undetermined, but accepting the agreements was required for Auburn to secure funds.
Last year, the city received $87,000 from a separate settlement, which was evenly distributed between Nick’s Ride for Friends and CHAD – Confidential Help for Alcohol and Drugs.
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