Aaron Carter Wrongful Death Lawsuit Reaches Settlement With Two Defendants

A wrongful death lawsuit filed after the 2022 death of Aaron Carter reached a confidential settlement in April 2026 with Amen Clinics and Dr. John Faber. The settlement concerns allegations that the defendants continued to prescribe controlled substances despite documented concerns about Carter's mental health and substance use.

Aaron Carter died on November 5, 2022, from an accidental bathtub drowning after inhaling difluoroethane and ingesting alprazolam, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner Coroner report released in April 2023. In October 2023, Carter's former fiancée Melanie Martin filed the lawsuit on behalf of their minor son, Princeton Lyric Carter.

Settlement Details The complaint alleged that Amen Clinics, Dr. John Faber, Dr.

Jason Mirabile, Walgreens, and Santa Monica Plaza Pharmacy acted negligently by prescribing hydrocodone, oxycodone, and alprazolam without medical justification. Defense attorneys for Amen Clinics and Dr. John Faber argued that Carter's death resulted primarily from inhaling difluoroethane rather than from negligent prescribing.

A motion for a determination of good faith was filed on May 12, 2026, according to court documents. Claims against Walgreens, Dr. Jason Mirabile, and Santa Monica Plaza Pharmacy remain pending, with trial scheduled for October 2026.

The lawsuit is one of several overdose-related wrongful death cases that have expanded beyond traditional opioid manufacturers to include physicians, clinics, and pharmacies. Similar cases involving high-profile individuals have increased public attention to prescription patterns and patient monitoring practices.