TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Oct 26, 2022

Six Nashville children born addicted to opioids are being represented by Nashville law firm Branstetter, Stranch & Jennings in a suit targeting opioid manufacturers, distributors and pharmacies. The suit also names several individuals and local companies, including some who face federal charges, the Tennessean reports. The children, now between two and eight years old, were born dependent to opioids and suffered extreme withdrawal symptoms. The case was originally filed in Davidson County Circuit Court but recently was moved to federal court. Branstetter, Stranch & Jennings has been at the forefront of Tennessee litigation related to the opioid crisis. Lead attorney Tricia Herzfeld said it is the firm’s first suit to be filed in Davidson County.