Civil Litigation
Aug. 9, 2017
Company fighting whistleblower case claims documents are privileged
Attorneys for a medical device manufacturer argued that two former employees suing the company improperly included several documents in their amended complaint that are protected under the work product doctrine.
A company fighting a multi-million dollar whistleblower suit took a swing at the complainants during a hearing before a magistrate judge, arguing their complaint is flawed because it relies on documents that are privileged as attorney work product.
The magistrate judge’s decision, which is expected in a matter of days, could possibly torpedo the whistleblower’s case or reveal potentially damning evidence against the defendants.
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