From lawsuits stacking up against one insurer to medtech rivals battling over alleged poaching of employees and customers, here are the latest spine lawsuits and settlements making headlines:
1. Insurer argues it shouldn't foot damages for spine surgeon who fled the US
A medical malpractice insurer is trying to back out of paying damages for a spine surgeon who fled the U.S. amid multiple lawsuits related to unnecessary surgeries.
2. Lawsuits build against Aetna's spine surgery coverage
Another lawsuit has been filed against Aetna Life Insurance, arguing the insurer improperly limits coverage for lumbar artificial disc replacement.
3. Spine surgeon owes $17M to paralyzed patient
A jury awarded $17 million to a West Virginia man who was left paralyzed following a 2017 spine surgery.
4. Medtronic accused of stealing Globus Medical's sales team, customers
Globus Medical accused Medtronic of recruiting its San Antonio sales team to steal customers from the company and strengthen its position in the spine market.
5. NuVasive wins $1.6M after former employee breaches contract
NuVasive was awarded $1.6 million in damages after a judge ruled that one of its former employees breached his noncompete and nonsolicitation clauses.