Cafarelle v. Brockton Oaks CVS, Inc.

Plaintiffs brought this action against defendant, Brockton Oaks CVS, Inc. (“CVS”), alleging that it negligently filled prescriptions by supplying medication to the deceased plaintiff, Jennifer Lynne Cafarelle (“Jennifer”), at a rate faster than that prescribed. Plaintiffs argue that defendant should have refused to refill the prescriptions before the normal time and should have warned Jennifer, her parents, and/or her physician that Jennifer was overusing the prescribed medication and that such overuse was potentially dangerous. Plaintiffs further allege that defendant’s conduct caused…