Opioids

  • Dentist Sentenced to 20 Years for Unlawful Opioid Distribution Resulting in Patient’s Death

    A Kentucky dentist, Dr. Jay M. Sadrinia, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for unlawfully prescribing opioids, including morphine, which ultimately led to the death of one of his patients. Court documents and trial evidence revealed that Dr. Sadrinia, 61, owned and operated dental clinics in Crescent Springs, Kentucky. Despite clear indications, including…

  • Ex-McKinsey Partner Sues Firm, Claims He Was Made Opioids ‘Scapegoat’

    On Friday, a former McKinsey & Co partner filed a lawsuit against the global consulting firm, accusing it of defaming him and making him a “scapegoat” to divert attention from its work advising OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma and other manufacturers of opioid pain medications. Arnab Ghatak, fired in 2021, lodged the lawsuit in New York…