Estate of Strong v. American Drug Stores, Inc.

Agnes, A.J.

This is a civil action in which the plaintiff alleges that the decedent, Kendall Strong Jr., died as a result of the drugs he consumed in February 1998, and that the drugs were obtained by means of a prescription that was altered by Angela Strong. Angela Strong is expected to be a witness at trial and her credibility is regarded by the defendant as critical to the outcome of the case. The defendant Oseo Drug (Oseo) has indicated that it wishes to have the opportunity to impeach the credibility of Angela Strong by using prior criminal convictions in accordance with G.L.c. 233, §21.…