Conformis, Inc. v. Aetna, Inc., et al
Case Number:
21-1951
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Nature of Suit:
3791 Empl. Ret. Inc. Security Act
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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.
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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.
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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.