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County Legislators Reject Joining Class-Action
Lawsuit Against Opioid Manufacturers by 6-2 Vote
11/07/17 11:00pm
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    Harrisville, NY- At the regular monthly meeting of the Lewis County Board of
    Legislators this evening, county lawmakers rejected a resolution authorizing the
    county to join a class-action lawsuit with other counties against manufacturers
    of opioids, by a 6-2 vote.

    Legislator Rocky Fawcett was excused from the meeting and Legislator
    Lawrence Dolhof abstained from the vote. Legislators Craig Brennen and
    Richard Chartrand were in favor of the measure, with the remaining six- Philip
    Hathway, Jerry King, Greg Kulzer, Andrea Moroughan, Bryan Moser and
    Michael Tabolt- all in opposition.

    The board debated the issue, with Legislator Hathway arguing the Food &
    Drug Administration (FDA) was more to blame as they approved the drugs after
    a lengthy process and it is misplaced to sue the pharmaceutical companies.
    Legislator Chartrand agreed that the FDA held responsibility, but the
    pharmaceutical companies hold a good deal of responsibility as well, he
    argued. Chairman Michael Tabolt argued when it came down to it you can
    always find someone to blame and didn't agree with suing everyone.

    The rejected resolution is below and board debate can be viewed here :
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