The West Chester, Penn.-based company filed suit against Bryan Bair, a former sales consultant who was tasked with establishing physician and hospital relationships to sell implants.
Synthes alleges Mr. Bair violated his non-compete clause by leaving the company for a competitor, Versa Med, and taking a similar position in a similar market and soliciting Synthes’ customers.
The company is seeking damages and an injunction against Mr. Bair.
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