County Commissioners on Tuesday, Feb. 7. The county acquired these funds following a number of lawsuits against pharmaceutical companies, including the $26 billion settlement resulting from a lawsuit by 3,000 cities, counties and states.
The lawsuit granted Uinta County approximately $289,000, which is to be used over a five-year period, according to Kallas. She said the county can anticipate more funds, as additional settlements are presently under consideration. The Wyoming Attorney General will arrange a meeting to discuss any further settlements.
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