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Date: 07-25-2022

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United States of America v. David D. Sova, D.O.

Case Number: 1:22-cv-658

Judge: Jane M. Beckering

Court: United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan (Kent County)

Plaintiff's Attorney: United States Attorney’s Office

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Description: Grand Rapids, Michigan civil litigation lawyers represented Defendant accused of issuing prescriptions for controlled substances without a legitimate medical purpose and outside the usual course of professional practice in violation of the Controlled Substances Act. Specifically, the United States alleges that Dr. Sova issued prescriptions for the opioids oxycodone and hydrocodone purportedly written for one of his patients. However, this patient never received these prescriptions, as Dr. Sova arranged for them to be filled and collected for his own personal use.

“Responsibility to protect against diversion of controlled substances starts with the provider,” said U.S. Attorney Mark A. Totten. “When a physician breaks the rules and diverts controlled substances for their own use, they cannot be entrusted to prescribe controlled substances to others and must face the legal consequences of their own misconduct. My office will continue to work with DEA and state law enforcement to enforce compliance with controlled substance prescribing laws.”

“Medical and dental professionals must not abuse the privilege of prescribing controlled substances,” said Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge Orville Greene, Detroit Field Division. “DEA will continue to work with all levels of law enforcement to investigate allegations of unlawful prescribing.”

This case was investigated by DEA and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Michigan. Assistant U.S. Attorney Andrew J. Hull represented the United States.

Outcome: 07/25/2022 7 CONSENT DECREE granting joint motion for entry of consent decree 6 ; closing the case; signed by District Judge Jane M. Beckering (rmw) (Entered: 07/25/2022)

The claims resolved by the consent decree are allegations only and there has been no determination of liability.

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