Conformis, Inc. v. Aetna, Inc., et al

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Case Number:

21-1951

Court:

Appellate - 1st Circuit

Nature of Suit:

3791 Empl. Ret. Inc. Security Act

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  1. January 24, 2023

    1st Circ. Reels Aetna Back Into Knee Implant Libel Suit

    The First Circuit on Monday revived medical device maker Conformis Inc.'s trade libel claims against Aetna Inc., finding that the insurer's policy claim that the company's knee implants were "experimental" and "investigational" can plausibly be considered actionable product disparagement.

  2. June 16, 2022

    Aetna Urges 1st Circ. To Toss Conformis Defamation Suit

    Aetna asked the First Circuit to affirm its win over medical device company Conformis’ suit alleging Aetna defamed the company in violation of state law by denying coverage for its knee implants, telling the court it based its denial off scientific evidence, not malice.

  3. April 18, 2022

    Conformis Asks 1st Circ. To Save Knee Implant Coverage Row

    Medical device company Conformis urged the First Circuit on Monday to revive its defamation case accusing Aetna of breaking the law by refusing to cover the manufacturer's knee implants.