NICK AND PETE TAKE ON A FORTUNE 500 COMPANY TO PROVE THAT FAULTY PACKAGING IN A PHARMACEUTICAL DRUG RESULTED IN A YOUNG BOY'S OVERDOSE, ON "THE DEFENDERS," FRIDAY, FEB. 25

"Noland v. Galloway Pharmaceuticals" - Two separates incidents of victims overdosing on epinephrine prompt Nick and Pete to sue a Fortune 500 pharmaceutical company for faulty packaging. Meanwhile, Lisa has a secret affair with ADA Ward while contemplating an intriguing job offer, on THE DEFENDERS, Friday, Feb. 25(8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

SERIES REGULARS:

Nick Morelli................................... Jim Belushi
Pete Kaczmarek...................... Jerry O'Connell
Lisa Tyler.......................... Jurnee Smollett-Bell
Zoey Waters.............................. Tanya Fischer

GUEST CAST:

Tony........................................... Kuno Becker
ADA Ward............................... David Ramsey
Courtney....................................... Judith Hoag
Tom Neville...................... Christopher Cousins
Judge Bass............................ Monnae Michaell
Dr. Cassidy.............................. Andrew Borba
Foreman.................................... David E. Ross
Sonya................................ Stephanie Y. Wang
EMT Jason.............................. Jonathan Chase
EMT Carrick............................... William Russ
Luke............................... Aaron David Johnson
Sgt. Berry.................................. Caleb Moody
Barista Man............................ John F. Schaffer
Wallace........................ Jeorge Bennett Watson
Ridley............................................. Chase Kim
Dr. Morton............................. Delaina Mitchell

WRITTEN BY: Matt Payne

DIRECTED BY: Christine Moore

RATING: To Be Announced