Opioid Prescriptions

Landmark ruling on prosecuting doctors for prescribing opioid painkillers

1. Ruan v. United States

2. Jurisdiction: United States (June 27, 2022)
3. DefendantsXiulu RuanShakeel KahnPlaintiffsUnited StatesProsecutorsEric J. FeiginDefense AttorneysLawrence S. RobbinsG. Eric Brunstad Jr.JudgesStephen G. BreyerJohn G. Roberts Jr.InstitutionsSupreme Court of the United StatesUnited States Department of Justice
4. Case Tags: Controlled Substances Act;Mens Rea;Opioid Prescriptions;Good Faith Defense