Aaron Carter's family settles wrongful death lawsuit over Xanax prescriptions

Settlement reached

The family of Aaron Carter has reached a settlement with a psychiatry clinic over prescriptions linked to the singer's death, according to Rolling Stone. The wrongful death lawsuit was filed on behalf of Carter's toddler son.

Background

Carter died in circumstances described as a drug-linked drowning. The legal action took aim at the clinic's prescribing practices, specifically around Xanax, as a contributing factor in his death. The terms of the settlement were not disclosed in the report.