Smith & Nephew, Texas-Based Biomet Distributor Agree to Drop Lawsuit

Smith & Nephew has agreed to drop the lawsuit against Central Texas Orthopedic Products, a distributor for rival Biomet, according to a Mass Device report.

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Smith & Nephew filed the lawsuit last August, accusing the distributor of poaching its sales representatives. The suit alleged Central Texas knew Nick Garrett, a former Smith & Nephew employee, was unable to work for the company due to a non-compete clause yet hired Mr. Garrett anyway.

A U.S. District Court in western Texas dismissed the case in July, and now both parties have agreed to drop the suit.

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