Smith & Nephew, Inc. v. Central Texas Orthopedic Products, Inc.

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Case Number:

1:12-cv-00719

Court:

Texas Western

Nature of Suit:

Contract: Other

Judge:

Lee Yeakel

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  1. July 26, 2013

    Smith & Nephew, Rival Company Drop Noncompete Suit

    A Texas federal judge on Thursday dismissed a suit launched by medical device maker Smith & Nephew Inc. alleging that rival Central Texas Orthopedic Products poached sales representatives who had signed noncompete agreements, saying the parties agreed to drop the dispute.

  2. August 10, 2012

    Smith & Nephew Seeks $2M From Rivals In Noncompete Suits

    Medical device maker Smith & Nephew Inc. on Wednesday sued a pair of rivals in Texas federal court for $1 million apiece on allegations they poached sales representatives, the company's latest high-profile legal fights involving noncompete clauses.