DC Circ. Talks Sharks, Moats In Vertex HHS Kickback Appeal

By Nadia Dreid · February 23, 2026, 10:09 PM EST

Sharks and moats were top of mind Monday morning for one judge on the D.C. Circuit, as gene therapy drugmaker Vertex Pharmaceuticals attempted to convince the court that its fertility preservation...

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Case Information

Case Title

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated v. HHS, et al

Case Number

25-5133

Court

Appellate - DC Circuit

Nature of Suit

2890 Other Statutory Actions

Date Filed

April 21, 2025