Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against CVS Health and SilverScript Insurance for Violations of the RICO Act and Other Federal and State Laws
Introduction
The law firms of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP and Carella, Byrne, Cecchi, Brody & Agnello, P.C. have filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of current and former SilverScript Part D beneficiaries in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. The lawsuit alleges that CVS Health Corporation, SilverScript Insurance Company, LLC, and other related entities, in collusion with five of the largest manufacturers of brand name drug products, have implemented a fraudulent scheme to prevent Medicare Part D beneficiaries covered by SilverScript plans from accessing cheaper generic versions of several prescription drugs.
The Allegations
The class action lawsuit alleges that the Defendants have violated the Racketeer Influenced Corrupt Organizations (“RICO”) Act and other federal and state laws. Specifically, it alleges that the Defendants have prevented SilverScript Part D beneficiaries from accessing less costly, generic versions of the following prescription drugs:
- Invega
- Asacol HD
- Renvela packets
- Renvela tablets
- Harvoni
- Epclusa
- Ventolin HFA
- Canasa Rectal Suppository
- Advair Diskus
The Defendants’ actions have resulted in beneficiaries only having access to the costlier brand name versions of these drugs, which has allowed the Defendants to profit at the expense of elderly patients suffering from the illnesses that these drugs treat.
Legal Representatives
Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP and Carella, Byrne, Cecchi, Brody & Agnello, P.C. are legal representatives for the current and former SilverScript Part D beneficiaries involved in the class action lawsuit. Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP has a global reputation for excellence and has recovered billions of dollars for victims of fraud and corporate misconduct. Their work is driven by the goal of protecting investors, consumers, employees, and others from fraud, abuse, misconduct, and negligence by businesses and fiduciaries. Carella, Byrne, Cecchi, Brody & Agnello, P.C. is a leading law firm serving a diverse clientele ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 corporations. They have led or been part of the leadership team in many of the nation’s most complex and important class actions affecting consumer rights.
Conclusion
If you are a current or former SilverScript Part D beneficiary who has purchased one or more of the prescription drugs listed above, contact Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP or Carella, Byrne, Cecchi, Brody & Agnello, P.C. today to understand your rights and options.
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