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New Cumberland Today
By the People, for the People
Hancock County Joins Opioid Settlement Case
County agrees to participate in lawsuit against six pharmaceutical companies with a May 4 deadline.
Apr. 10, 2026 at 4:52am
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The opioid epidemic's toll on small-town pharmacies is a somber reminder of the need for comprehensive solutions to address this public health crisis.New Cumberland TodayHancock County commissioners unanimously approved a proposal for the county to participate in an opioid settlement case filed against six pharmaceutical companies, including Associated Pharmacies Inc., JM Smith Corp., and United Natural Foods Inc. The county must meet the May 4 deadline to receive any funds from the settlement, which could provide additional resources to address the opioid crisis in the area.
Why it matters
Hancock County has already received around $1.6 million from previous opioid-related settlement agreements, and the funds have been used to support initiatives addressing the ongoing opioid epidemic in the region. This latest case represents another opportunity for the county to secure additional resources to combat the public health crisis.
The details
The opioid settlement case includes six pharmaceutical companies as defendants: Associated Pharmacies Inc., JM Smith Corp., Louisiana Wholesale Drug Company Inc., Morris & Dickson Co., North Carolina Mutual Wholesale Drug Company Inc., and United Natural Foods Inc. The suit also includes subsidiaries of some of these companies, such as American Associated Pharmacies, SuperValu, and Advantage Logistics. Hancock County commissioners must act by the May 4 deadline to be eligible for any funds from the settlement.
- The Hancock County Commission approved the proposal to join the opioid settlement case on April 10, 2026.
- The deadline to participate in the settlement is May 4, 2026.
The players
Hancock County Commission
The governing body of Hancock County, West Virginia, which oversees the county's participation in opioid-related settlement cases.
Associated Pharmacies Inc.
One of the pharmaceutical companies named as a defendant in the opioid settlement case.
United Natural Foods Inc.
One of the pharmaceutical companies named as a defendant in the opioid settlement case, with subsidiaries SuperValu and Advantage Logistics also included.
What they’re saying
“'There are six companies,'”
— Eron Chek, Commission President
“'There's a May 4 deadline,'”
— Eron Chek, Commission President
What’s next
The Hancock County Commission must meet the May 4 deadline to be eligible to receive any funds from the opioid settlement case against the six pharmaceutical companies.
The takeaway
Hancock County's participation in this latest opioid settlement case represents an opportunity to secure additional resources to address the ongoing public health crisis in the region, building on previous settlement funds the county has already received.