Alex City to request settlements from opioid lawsuits
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City attorney Larkin Radney discussed the impact of a statewide legal settlement Monday that has been reached between Alabama and several companies in relation to opioid abuse. 

 By William Marlow Multimedia Reporter

Alexander City could receive hundreds of thousands dollars stemming from state lawsuits over opioid abuse. 

The Alexander City City Council voted Monday to authorize the city to join other Alabama municipalities and counties as beneficiaries in a Alabama opioid settlement with several companies, including Walmart, CVS and Walgreens. 

William Marlow is a multimedia reporter for Tallapoosa Publishers, Inc. To reach William, email william.marlow@alexcityoutlook.com.