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Legal Issues: Page 49
3Shape wins patent suit, Medit's scanner illegal in Germany
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
3D scanner and CAD/CAM software manufacturer 3Shape has won a patent infringement lawsuit against Medit, making the use of the current version of its i500 intraoral scanner illegal in Germany.
January 12, 2020
Israeli court investigates Colgate distributor
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Israeli government is investigating one of the country's largest distributors of Colgate-Palmolive toothpaste and other products in its antitrust court, according to news reports.
January 8, 2020
Dentist sued, allegedly set girl's mouth on fire
By
Melissa Busch
The family of a 5-year-old girl filed a lawsuit on January 2 against a Las Vegas dentist, claiming he set the child's mouth on fire during a routine dental procedure that left her with injuries that may be permanent, according to news reports.
January 5, 2020
Another dentist sues Delta Dental, following ADA's lead
By
Melissa Busch
A dentist in Mississippi has filed a class-action suit against Delta Dental plans and the Delta Dental Plans Association, accusing the largest dental insurer in the U.S. of fixing prices and conspiring to reduce the amounts paid to clinicians.
December 16, 2019
U.S. troops could seek money for medical errors if law passes
By
Melissa Busch
Service members in the U.S. will have the opportunity to seek compensation when they are injured due to military doctors' medical blunders, such as undetected dental problems or inaccurate diagnoses, if a new defense act is signed into law.
December 11, 2019
Dentist to pay $58K for not removing patient's baby teeth
By
Melissa Busch
A dentist in the U.K. has agreed to pay approximately $58,000 for an out-of-court settlement with a former patient for failing to recognize that she never grew several adult teeth, according to news reports.
December 2, 2019
Oral surgeon must pay $520K for risky dental practices
By
Melissa Busch
An oral surgeon in New Jersey, who engaged in what the licensing board called "hit and run dentistry" because it left patients injured and in debt, lost his license and must pay about $520,000 in fines and restitution.
December 2, 2019
ADA files class-action lawsuit against Delta Dental
By
Kevin Henry
The American Dental Association (ADA) has announced that it has filed a class-action lawsuit against Delta Dental plans and the Delta Dental Plans Association.
November 26, 2019
Philips wins IP infringement disputes in Europe
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Royal Philips has announced the successful outcome of several intellectual property (IP) infringement disputes with manufacturers and sellers of power toothbrushes and brush heads following targeted legal actions in Europe.
November 26, 2019
Patient to receive $51K for untreated tooth decay
By
Melissa Busch
Dentists in the U.K. reached an out-of-court settlement, agreeing to pay approximately $51,000, with a former patient who lived with "unbearable" pain because his tooth decay was never detected or treated, according to news reports.
November 25, 2019
3Shape wins 2nd patent infringement suit vs. Align
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has ruled that 3Shape did not infringe any valid patents owned by Align Technology.
November 24, 2019
Podcast: Breaking down the antitrust lawsuits against Delta Dental
By
Kevin Henry
Plenty is happening in the legal world right now involving Delta Dental, and the results could have a big impact on your practice and our industry. Dental insurance expert Teresa Duncan helps break down what is currently going on and what it could mean for you in this podcast.
November 20, 2019
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