Escambia County Pill Mill Overdoses Put Pharmacies in the Legal Crosshairs November 5, 2024 Dr. Elaine Sharp, a former physician in Escambia County, is facing felony charges, including first-degree murder, for allegedly running a pill mill operation that has led to at least 40 fatal overdoses. According to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), Dr. Sharp used her medical license to prescribe high-dose opioids, particularly oxycodone, to hundreds […] Read More
Embracing Child Protection Litigation to Make Systemic Changes for Our Nation’s Youth October 10, 2024 Levin Papantonio attorneys are digging deep into the most prevalent and damaging products that are harming today’s youth—and they are inspiring other mass tort forms at a national legal conference to do the same. Levin Papantonio (LP) attorneys led discussions on critical litigation topics that focus on safeguarding children. The presentations were given today at the […] Read More
Key Architect Behind $60 Billion Opioid Settlements Honored with AAJ Public Service Award August 27, 2024 Levin Papantonio (LP), the trailblazing mass torts law firm that has marched at the forefront of the national prescription opiates addiction litigation, is pleased to announce it has been awarded the American Association for Justice’s (AAJ) 2024 Steven J. Sharp Public Service Award, along with other member law firms of the Plaintiff Executive Committee (PEC) of this […] Read More
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