What happened in this case?
An appeal in the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit between DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., et al and Howmedica Osteonics Corp., et al. The court issued a decision on Mar 14, 2022.
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., et al v Howmedica Osteonics Corp., et al, No. 21-55126 (9th Cir. 2022)
- Docket
- 21-55126
- Decided
Where this case stands
The appeals court upheld the lower court's decision.
- Who won?
The side that won in the lower court won again. The court left the lower court's decision in place.
- What did the court decide?
In the court's words:
“Furthermore, because the district court did not err in holding the forum- selection, non-compete and non-solicitation clauses void under California law, we affirm the grant of partial summary judgment and the entry of judgment in favor of DePuy and Waber.”
- What does it mean?
The lower court's ruling stands.
- Is it still good law?
Jurvio has no record of a later decision overruling it. Our citation records are not complete, so this is not a guarantee.
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Where does the case stand now?
The latest dated event in the record is “Decision issued” on Mar 14, 2022.
What was the ruling or outcome?
The court issued its decision on Mar 14, 2022. The full text of the opinion is available on this page.
What happened most recently?
Mar 14, 2022: Decision issued
Understand this case
Case record
DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., et al v Howmedica Osteonics Corp., et al is United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit case number 21-55126. Jurvio currently provides 1 readable court document for this case.
Decision lineup
Opinion type: Majority opinionThe opinion expressing the reasoning supported by most judges deciding the case.Learn more about majority opinion →
Cases cited 28
Cites 28 cases · 3 on Jurvio
- Atlantic Marine Construction Co. v. U. S. District Court · Supreme Court of the United States · 571 U.S. 49
- Bremen, The v. Zapata Off-Shore Co. · Supreme Court of the United States · 407 U.S. 1
- Stewart Organization, Inc. v. Ricoh Corp. · Supreme Court of the United States · 487 U.S. 22
Case timeline
- Decision issued
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Court opinion
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- Court opinion
DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., et al v. Howmedica Osteonics Corp., et al opinion