Abbott Unit Aims To Settle Investor Suit
Executive Summary
Thoratec has agreed with plaintiffs to pay $12m to settle a lawsuit alleging the company hid negative information about the company’s heart pump, thus keeping share prices artificially high. A hearing is scheduled on the settlement for next month.
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