BOLDUAN: A massive new settlement has put the brakes on a much- anticipated opioid federal trial, and even a deal of more than $200 million for two counties in Ohio. Even with that deal, it doesn't mean this whole thing is over. Joining me now is CNN's Alexandra Field. She has more on this. What's fascinating, talk about a deal at the last minute. It was at the last minute that they reached a settlement.</s>ALEXANDRA FIELD, CNN CORRESPONDENT: Yes, maybe the 11th hour or beyond that. They came to it in the middle of the night just hours before this trial was set to start. Three drug distributors, one drug manufacturer reaching a major settlement, averting this a major trial. This is a landmark case. It's taking place in Ohio. Cuyahoga and Summit Counties had brought the lawsuits against these drug companies. In the end, the settlement, over $200 million. These three companies have settled the breakdown, that three will pay some $215 million, the fourth will pay another $20 million. But what does this all mean? Well, this resolved the claims for those two counties in Ohio. Don't forget, this is part of a much bigger federal case that involves 2700 claims from communities across the country. You have four states attorney general who are coming out now and saying this settlement in Ohio is a good step, but they are looking to achieve a global resolution that would deal with many or all of these claims.</s>BOLDUAN: Oh, my gosh. And you have Walgreens separate litigation who is part of all of this. Complex, confusing. But a settlement today and it means there's much more to come. Good to see you, Alexandra.</s>FIELD: Thank you.</s>BOLDUAN: Thank you so much. Still ahead for us, a powerful tornado causing widespread damage across north Texas, including in and around Dallas. More than 100,000 people left without power now. Look at that damage. We'll go live to the ground. That's next.
Last-Minute Deal Averts Start of Landmark Opioid Trial