Stryker Corp. v. XL Insurance

OPINION

ROBERT HOLMES BELL, District Judge.

This matter comes before the Court on cross-motions for summary judgment filed by Stryker Corporation and Howmedica Osteonics Corporation (jointly referred to as “Stryker”) and by TIG Insurance Company (“TIG”). (ECF Nos. 497, 501.) For the reasons that follow, Stryker’s motion for summary judgment will be granted, and TIG’s motion for summary judgment will be denied.

I

Stryker makes and markets medical supplies. (Supp. Compl. ¶ 2, ECF No. *826363.) In 1998, Stryker purchased the stock and assets of Howmedica, Inc. from Pfizer, Inc. Howmedica was the…