Pharmaceutical Firms Targeted in Meningitis Case Hire Defense Lawyer

The pharmaceutical companies at the center of the deadly meningitis outbreak have disclosed they hired a lawyer from a top white-collar criminal-defense firm in Boston.

New England Compounding Center, Ameridose and Alaunus Pharmaceutical hired Paul Cirel, a partner at Collora, which is known for its high-profile criminal defense work. Cirel is experienced in defending clients against healthcare fraud claims and criminal charges.

 

 

 

 

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