Delaware opioid settlements could cover related people and companies they control

Government bodies would be barred from bringing claims that a statewide opioid settlement releases against a released party. The bar covers government bodies' claims against people, companies, and other parties released by Delaware's Department of Justice. Delaware's attorney general and the released party must sign the statewide opioid settlement. The bar applies to released claims brought after February 28, 2021.

Delaware would count qualifying agreements with related people and companies they control as statewide opioid settlements. This covers agreements Delaware's Department of Justice makes with people connected to opioid businesses or companies those people control. The agreements must provide or divide payments for conduct involving opioid products.