Legal Opinion · Concurrence
ACUMED LLC v. Advanced Surgical Services, Inc.
Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
Decided March 20, 2009No. 07-1869, 07-2562Published
1ConcurrenceAmbro, Circuit Judge
I join Judge Greenberg’s well-crafted and in-depth opinion. I mention two more matters, not necessary to the outcome of this case, that I nonetheless deem of concern.
The jury’s initial compensatory award to Acumed of $0 reflected the conclusion, mentioned in note 17 of Judge Green-berg’s opinion, that Acumed cannot prove the “actual legal damage” necessary to establish tortious interference with contractual relationships. Brokerage Concepts, Inc. v. U.S. Healthcare, Inc., 140 F.3d 494, 530 (3d Cir.1998). By denying Acumed compensatory damages, the jury indicated that Acumed had not shown “the…
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