File #: 24-621   
Type: Resolution (Consent) Status: Passed
File created: 11/26/2024 In control: County Attorney
On agenda: 12/10/2024 Final action: 12/10/2024
Enactment date: 12/10/2024 Enactment #: 2024-427
Title: Commissioner Fraley - County Attorney - Resolution Authorizing County Attorney to Retain Outside Firm for Insulin Cost Litigation
Sponsors: Allen R. Fraley
Attachments: 1. Adopted 2024-427, 2. Resolution, 3. Gaston County Fee Agreement Insulin Pricing Scheme MDL

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Commissioner Fraley - County Attorney - Resolution Authorizing County Attorney to Retain Outside Firm for Insulin Cost Litigation

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STAFF CONTACT

David Goldberg - County Attorney - 704-866-3194

BUDGET IMPACT
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No upfront expenses. If successful, the County could make a substantial monetary recovery, less agreed legal fees and expenses.

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BACKGROUND

The resolution authorizes the County Attorney to retain the legal services of Garry Whitaker Law, P.C. for the purposes of pursuing civil remedies against the manufacturers of insulin and other diabetes medications along with Pharmacy Benefit Managers for their role in the unlawful overpricing of insulin and other diabetes medications which may have caused significant financial harm to Gaston County related to the payment of claims for these medications on behalf of its employees and others.

POLICY IMPACT

N/A

ATTACHMENTS

Resolution; Engagement Letter