New Case follows Federal Prosecution of Drug Scheme by Doctor and Owner
PITTSBURGH - Californer -- Alan Perer and C.J. Engel, attorneys at SPK- Swensen & Perer, just filed a lawsuit on behalf of James Reiland against Jennifer Hess, Christopher Handa, Madhu Aggarwal, M.D. and Redirections Associates Treatment Advocates, LLC, an opioid addiction treatment clinic.
In 2018, the defendants were indicted by Federal authorities for numerous charges related to the illegal distribution of the opioid addiction treatment drug Suboxone for cash without medical oversight or actual treatment. In 2019, Hess, Handa and Aggarwal pled guilty to those charges in Federal court.
The plaintiff, James Reiland, was a patient at the clinic between November 2013 and June 2016. The complaint outlines the flagrant violations of professional standards that Reiland was subjected to, including the falsified prescription of Suboxone by non-medical staff using Dr. Aggarwal's signature.
More on The Californer
Because the purported "treatment" Reiland underwent did not involve any on-going physician oversight, medical assessment or diagnosis, counseling or dose monitoring, Reiland's addiction severely worsened, to the point he considered suicide.
In the course of his almost two year reliance on Redirections Associates,
Reiland lost his career, his home, and his family. Since leaving Redirections, Reiland received professional help, got clean, and has begun to repair his life and that of his family, and others in recovery.
Defendant Jennifer Hess was and is the owner of Redirections Associates Treatment Advocates. In May 2019, she pled guilty to charges of unlawful distribution of Suboxone and health care fraud at 18-CR-00142 of the Western District of Pennsylvania
Defendant Christopher Hanna was operations manager at Redirections Associates Treatment Advocates. In June 2018, Handa pled guilty to charges of conspiracy and health care fraud at 18-CR-00079 of the Western District of Pennsylvania.
More on The Californer
Defendant Dr Madhu Aggarwal was a physician at Redirections Associates Treatment Advocates at the Bridgeville PA office. In July 2018, she pled guilty to charges of unlawful distribution of Suboxone, conspiracy, and health care fraud at 18-CR-00111 of the Western District of Pennsylvania. The complaint claims a separate professional liability action against Aggarwal and a Certificate of Merit is also attached to the complaint.
The complaint contains five counts and asks for both compensatory and punitive damages.
FILED IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 11-7-19 Case No:GD-19-007282
Alan Perer and C.J. Engel are attorneys at SPK-The Law Firm of Swensen & Perer in Pittsburgh, PA. SPK has represented a large number of victims in personal injury and wrongful death cases, with over 40 years of experience in civil litigation Wrongs Righted ®
In 2018, the defendants were indicted by Federal authorities for numerous charges related to the illegal distribution of the opioid addiction treatment drug Suboxone for cash without medical oversight or actual treatment. In 2019, Hess, Handa and Aggarwal pled guilty to those charges in Federal court.
The plaintiff, James Reiland, was a patient at the clinic between November 2013 and June 2016. The complaint outlines the flagrant violations of professional standards that Reiland was subjected to, including the falsified prescription of Suboxone by non-medical staff using Dr. Aggarwal's signature.
More on The Californer
- Open Studios Day on Saturday, December 7th 2019 Angels Gate Cultural Center
- Globemaker Introduces New Handcrafted, Geographical Globes For Homes, Schools, Offices
- ForgingBlock has implemented Lightning Network and integrated more cryptocurrencies
- Warm Up With Tortilla Soup At Chronic Tacos
- JRM Web Marketing Names Jason Pesigan Website Consultant
Because the purported "treatment" Reiland underwent did not involve any on-going physician oversight, medical assessment or diagnosis, counseling or dose monitoring, Reiland's addiction severely worsened, to the point he considered suicide.
In the course of his almost two year reliance on Redirections Associates,
Reiland lost his career, his home, and his family. Since leaving Redirections, Reiland received professional help, got clean, and has begun to repair his life and that of his family, and others in recovery.
Defendant Jennifer Hess was and is the owner of Redirections Associates Treatment Advocates. In May 2019, she pled guilty to charges of unlawful distribution of Suboxone and health care fraud at 18-CR-00142 of the Western District of Pennsylvania
Defendant Christopher Hanna was operations manager at Redirections Associates Treatment Advocates. In June 2018, Handa pled guilty to charges of conspiracy and health care fraud at 18-CR-00079 of the Western District of Pennsylvania.
More on The Californer
- California: Governor Newsom Grants Executive Clemency 11.15.19
- No Power, No Access Doesn't Have to Mean No Business
- Trypsin Activity Assay Kit (Fluorometric)
- Salient Process Announces Acquisition of Dosvak LLC's Interests
- Connected Real Estate Summit Launched in Partnership with the #TechSuperShow 2020 in Florida
Defendant Dr Madhu Aggarwal was a physician at Redirections Associates Treatment Advocates at the Bridgeville PA office. In July 2018, she pled guilty to charges of unlawful distribution of Suboxone, conspiracy, and health care fraud at 18-CR-00111 of the Western District of Pennsylvania. The complaint claims a separate professional liability action against Aggarwal and a Certificate of Merit is also attached to the complaint.
The complaint contains five counts and asks for both compensatory and punitive damages.
FILED IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 11-7-19 Case No:GD-19-007282
Alan Perer and C.J. Engel are attorneys at SPK-The Law Firm of Swensen & Perer in Pittsburgh, PA. SPK has represented a large number of victims in personal injury and wrongful death cases, with over 40 years of experience in civil litigation Wrongs Righted ®
Source: SPK - the law firm of Swensen & Perer
0 Comments
Latest on The Californer
- Cocoa, Kids Crafts & Caroling @ the Kennels--Inland Empire Animal Shelter to Host Holiday Open House
- Peachtree Immediate Care Opens New Urgent Care Clinic in Tucker, GA
- Gorgeous Condo in the exclusive Ritz-Carlton Residences at LA Live
- EvolvingPlanet7.org, ProjectPeaceonEarth.org, PeaceSongAwards.org & SupportVeteransNow.org Partner with Third Ear Sound Healing App and its Founder
- California: Governor Newsom Statement on Santa Clarita High School Shooting
- Process Technology Wins Respected Fast Track 50 Award!
- Inspiring Leadership Through Education: 21 Women Leaders Awarded Scholarships by the Women of the Vine & Spirits Foundation and the Women Behind the Wine Educational Fund
- Drive with Automotive Peace of Mind with a Dodge Vehicle Protection Plan
- Hacking Hollywood Film Summit and Pitch Fest
- Limited Edition National Park Edition Travato Now at La Mesa RV
- Telaeris and Coppernic Partner on Identity Authentication Solution for Europe
- Caring for Aging Parents: How to Keep Expenses Low
- Telaeris et Coppernic s'associent pour fournir une solution d'authentification de l'identité en Europe
- Axiomtek Introduces Powerful Mini-ITX Motherboard with High Graphical Performance - MANO521
- Adcorp Selects SnapLogic to Support Digital Transformation
- Official Release of the BitStash Wallet for Android Devices
- EasyIO introduces a new breed of Building Controller
- San Francisco: Mayor London Breed and Supervisor Aaron Peskin Announce Construction Mitigation Measures for Community Impacted by Central Subway
- California: Governor Newsom Convenes Leading Business Executives Stepping up to Confront the Housing Crisis
- Heat Shock Protein Assay Kit (Fluorometric)