The U.S. Justice Department is seeking the dismissal of charges against UnitedHealth Group’s affiliate, Surgical Care Affiliates LLC, accused of unlawfully restricting employee mobility. The government had alleged that Surgical Care and a related entity violated antitrust laws by conspiring with rivals to avoid soliciting each other’s senior-level employees. This move is part of a broader trend of setbacks in applying criminal antitrust laws to labor markets, with recent cases facing challenges in federal courts. The Justice Department argues that the dismissal will conserve the court’s time and resources.
Setback for DOJ as United Health Affiliate’s Antitrust Charges Dismissed
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