$10.7 Million Jury Verdict in Texas Prescription Drug Overdose Wrongful Death Case
In July 2007, a man from Conroe, Texas, died from a prescription drug overdose two days after visiting a clinic in The Woodlands.
He had sought treatment for chronic pain from an earlier injury. During his only visit, he received prescriptions for three powerful medications: hydrocodone, Xanax, and Soma. The combination proved fatal, leaving his mother and three children to seek accountability for his death.
Injuries and Legal Challenges
Our client’s family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against individuals involved in operating the clinic.
The lawsuit raised serious concerns about unsafe prescribing practices and the responsibilities of medical professionals and clinic operators.
During the trial, evidence focused on the dangerous combination of medications prescribed to the man and whether the defendants acted with gross negligence. The clinic’s medical director repeatedly invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination while testifying.
How Attorney Joe Stephens Helped Represent the Family
Joe Stephens represented our client’s family in the wrongful death lawsuit. He pursued accountability for the unsafe prescribing practices that led to the man’s death, and the case was tried before a Harris County jury.
Case Outcome: $10.7 Million Jury Verdict
In January 2011, a Harris County jury returned a $10.7 million verdict in favor of our client’s family.
The jury found gross negligence in the clinic’s operations and prescription practices that contributed to the man’s death. The physician had no assets available to satisfy the judgment.
The verdict was recognized in the Verdict Search Texas Hall of Fame.
Experienced Legal Representation From Joe Stephens
The case is part of Joe Stephens’ history of representing families in complex civil litigation involving fatal injuries and serious allegations of negligence.
Today, Joe Stephens is a double board-certified personal injury attorney with over 40 years of experience. Through The Stephens Law Firm, he provides personalized legal representation to Texans injured in car accidents, truck accidents, and premises liability incidents.
If you or a loved one has suffered a serious injury because of someone else’s negligence, contact The Stephens Law Firm for a free consultation.
No legal fees unless Joe wins your case. Past case results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case depends on its own facts and circumstances.