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title: "Knobbe Martens secures $381 million victory for Applied Medical in antitrust case against Medtronic, citing anticompetitive practices."
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description: "In Irvine, California, on February 9, 2026, legal firm Knobbe Martens achieved a significant victory for medical device maker Applied Medical in an antitrust lawsuit against Medtronic, Inc. The case centered on allegations of anticompetitive practices such as bundling and exclusive deals, which Applied claimed harmed hospitals. The outcome favored Applied Medical in a decisive manner."
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# Knobbe Martens secures $381 million victory for Applied Medical in antitrust case against Medtronic, citing anticompetitive practices.

In Irvine, California, on February 9, 2026, legal firm Knobbe Martens achieved a significant victory for medical device maker Applied Medical in an antitrust lawsuit against Medtronic, Inc. The case centered on allegations of anticompetitive practices such as bundling and exclusive deals, which Applied claimed harmed hospitals. The outcome favored Applied Medical in a decisive manner.

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