United Food and Commercial v. Pfizer, Inc.

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Case overview

Case Number:

17-1333

Court:

Appellate - 4th Circuit

Nature of Suit:

3410 Antitrust

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  1. December 07, 2017

    4th Circ. Frees Pfizer From Antitrust Suit Over Celebrex Patent

    The Fourth Circuit on Thursday granted an unopposed motion to dismiss an antitrust suit brought against Pfizer Inc. by a putative class of health benefits plans that alleged the company used anti-competitive practices to get a patent for the inflammation medication Celebrex.

  2. October 04, 2017

    End Payors Urge 4th Circ. To Revive Celebrex Antitrust Suit

    A potential class of health benefit plans told the Fourth Circuit on Tuesday that they're allowed to sue Pfizer Inc. over the tactics it allegedly used to get a patent for the inflammation medication Celebrex, as even though they're indirect purchasers, their states have an exception allowing them to bring antitrust suits.

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