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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 Pensacola-area physician Edward Scott Morrison. In October 2026, Morrison pleaded guilty to 19 federal counts of illegal-drug-dispensing-related charges and faces up to 20 years of imprisonment on each charge.
If you or a loved one received prescriptions from Morrison and later experienced addiction, overdose, serious injury, or the loss of a family member, you may have legal options. Contact us today for a free case evaluation.
On October 2, 2026, Pensacola-area doctor Edward Scott Morrison pleaded guilty to 19 counts of unlawfully distributing or dispensing controlled substances. This plea was entered as part of an agreement with federal prosecutors. He faces up to 20 years of imprisonment for each count. His sentencing is set for January 14, 2027, before U.S. District Judge Casey Rodgers.
According to plea agreement documents, Morrison illegally prescribed at least 25,000 controlled substance pills between 2020 and 2025. This includes over 22,000 opioid pills and over 3,000 stimulant pills that were prescribed without a legitimate medical purpose and outside the usual course of medical practice.
Per court records, Edward Scott Morrison is accused of illegally prescribing the following substances:
Prosecutors say the illegal prescriptions were filled at pharmacies in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.
Consider consulting with an attorney about a potential prescription drug lawsuit if you or a loved one:
Although Morrison pleaded guilty to illegal prescription charges, not every prescription he wrote qualifies as grounds for a civil lawsuit. Our firm provides free consultations so you can discuss your situation with a Florida personal injury lawyer and determine whether you have a valid claim.
Pharmacies, pharmacists, hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare providers may also share liability in a prescription drug lawsuit, not just the doctor. In some cases, organizations can be held legally responsible based on their relationship with the prescribing doctor or whether the organization’s negligence contributed to or enabled the harm.
Determining who can be sued in an illegal prescription drug lawsuit can be confusing, but you don’t need to figure it out on your own. Our attorneys can review the circumstances of your case and identify all potentially liable parties.
Civil cases allow individuals and families to seek compensation for their injuries and losses resulting from negligent or wrongful conduct. Criminal cases are separate legal actions that are handled by state or federal prosecutors who seek to punish the wrongdoer with imprisonment, fines, or both.
Potential civil 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.
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.
Levin Papantonio handles illegal doctor prescription cases on a contingency-fee basis. This means you owe nothing upfront, and our payment will be collected from the compensation recovered for you. If we don’t win your case, you owe us nothing.
Yes, it is still possible to file a lawsuit even if a doctor is criminally convicted and sentenced to prison for illegally prescribing controlled substances. Depending on the circumstances of the case, these claims may also be brought against other parties, such as pharmacies or hospitals, should they share legal responsibility. Our attorneys can review your situation and explain who all may be potentially liable.
You may be able to be compensated for the financial and personal harm the illegal prescriptions caused you and your family. This may include compensation for medical expenses, funeral costs, pain and suffering, and emotional distress. The types and amount of compensation an injured person or family receives may vary depending on the facts of the case.
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