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Nov. 8, 2021

Bristol-Myers Squibb settles antitrust class action for $10M

Although they will not seek fees from the $10 million fund, attorneys representing pension funds leading the case seek $2.5 million for litigation expenses. They said they have incurred more than $3.3 million in such expenses.

Bristol-Myers Squibb has settled for $10 million an antitrust class action accusing it and alleged co-conspirators Gilead and Janssen of blocking generic versions of their HIV drugs, according to a court filing.

The agreement includes no finding of fault by the company.

As part of the deal filed on Thursday for preliminary approval, BMS agreed to waive a no-generics restraint in its contract with Gilead for Evot...

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