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Levin Papantonio is investigating potential claims on behalf of individuals and families who may have suffered harm after receiving controlled substance prescriptions from Edward Scott Morrison, a 58-year-old physician from Pensacola Beach who faces a 41-count federal indictment alleging the unlawful distribution of controlled substances. The allegations have not been proven, and Morrison is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
If you or a loved one received prescriptions from Edward Scott Morrison and later experienced addiction, overdose, serious injury, or the loss of a family member, you may have legal rights.
According to the federal indictment, prosecutors allege Morrison prescribed controlled substances outside the usual course of professional medical practice and without a legitimate medical purpose. The indictment alleges Morrison prescribed opioids, stimulants, benzodiazepines, testosterone, and other controlled substances without conducting appropriate physical examinations, adequately reviewing patients’ medical histories, maintaining required medical records, or determining whether the prescriptions served a legitimate medical purpose.
Federal prosecutors further allege Morrison illegally prescribed and caused to be dispensed at least 25,500 controlled substance pills, including more than 22,000 opioid pills and over 3,000 stimulant pills, between 2021 and 2025.
You may wish to speak with an attorney if you or a loved one:
Every case is unique, and an attorney can evaluate whether you may have a potential legal claim.
A criminal indictment is intended to determine whether criminal laws were violated. Civil lawsuits serve a different purpose by allowing injured individuals and families to seek compensation for injuries and losses resulting from negligent or otherwise wrongful conduct.
Potential claims may include:
Levin Papantonio has been at the forefront of the fight against the opioid epidemic, helping lead litigation that resulted in nearly $60 billion in national opioid settlements with pharmaceutical manufacturers, distributors, and pharmacy chains.
Several Levin Papantonio attorneys held national leadership positions throughout the litigation. Senior Partner Peter Mougey served on the Plaintiffs Executive Committee and led the Distributor and Dispensing Case in the National Prescription Opiates Multidistrict Litigation. His leadership has been widely recognized, including receiving the 2024 American Association for Justice Steven J. Sharp Public Service Award for his role in achieving the landmark settlements.
Partner Jeff Gaddy served as Lead Counsel in the litigation against Walgreens and co-led the trial team that obtained a $500 million settlement with Walgreens for its role in the opioid crisis in New Mexico. Attorneys Page Poerschke and Laura Dunning also served in leadership roles throughout the nationwide litigation.
Levin Papantonio continues to advocate for individuals and families who have suffered harm related to opioid addiction and alleged improper prescribing practices. If you or a loved one received treatment from Edward Scott Morrison and suffered addiction, overdose, or another serious injury, our attorneys can evaluate your legal rights and determine whether you may have a potential claim.
If you or a loved one may have suffered harm, experienced an overdose, or lost a family member after receiving controlled substance prescriptions from Edward Scott Morrison, our attorneys are available to evaluate your potential legal rights. We have represented individuals and families affected by dangerous prescription drugs and alleged improper prescribing practices for decades.
Contact Levin Papantonio for a free and confidential case evaluation. Call 800.277.1193 or complete our Free Case Evaluation Form.
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