Hawkins County Leaders Have Agreed To Move Forward With An Opioid Nuisance Lawsuit Against Drug Distributors. The Suit Seeks Damages From Drug Dealers And Isn’t Connected To A Lawsuit Filed By Area Attorneys General Earlier This Year Against Doctors And Pharmaceutical Companies. The County Seeks To Receive A Third Of A Potential Settlement. So Far, There Are 90 Clients And 50 Suits With No Counter-Suits.