The opioid epidemic is a public health crisis that has ravaged communities in the United States and around the world. The roots of this crisis can be traced back to the late 1990s, when misleading marketing practices by pharmaceutical companies contributed to the over-prescribing of opioid painkillers. 

Millions of lives have been affected by addiction and death. The crisis has also caused a significant financial burden on society, straining social services, law enforcement agencies and healthcare systems.  The experienced litigators at Stranch, Jennings & Garvey recognize the urgency of addressing this crisis and holding pharmaceutical companies, medical professionals and other responsible entities accountable. 

J. Gerard Stranch IV, managing and founding member, served as the lead trial attorney in the Sullivan Baby Doe case (originally filed as Staubus v. Purdue) against opioid producer Endo Pharmaceuticals. The case led to a $35 million settlement agreement, which is the largest per capita settlement by any prosecution with Endo to date. 

Opioid litigation can take various forms, including lawsuits filed by states, municipalities or individuals against pharmaceutical manufacturers and distributors and healthcare providers. Some lawsuits are consolidated into class actions, allowing groups of affected individuals to seek compensation collectively.

Stranch, Jennings & Garvey’s attorneys are committed to helping those affected by the opioid epidemic understand their legal rights. We are dedicated to providing expert guidance and strategy to individuals and governments as they navigate the legal steps required for successful opioid litigation.

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