The company stated that Ethicon offered discounts on sutures to hospitals that also purchased its trocars and clip appliers. William White, an antitrust lawyer who was quoted in the LA Times article, pointed out that companies who have monopolies walk a "very fine line," as what is legal for a nonmonopolist could be illegal for a monopolist. Applied Medical sued Johnson & Johnson three years ago for $54 million, which could have tripled under antitrust laws.
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