Legal Case Summary

Micro Bio-Medics v. PSS World Medical


Date Argued: Tue Oct 05 2004
Case Number: 04-15379
Docket Number: 7859290
Judges:Meskill, Trott, McKeown
Duration: 38 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: Micro Bio-Medics v. PSS World Medical (Docket No. 7859290)** **Court:** [Court Name and Jurisdiction] **Date:** [Specific Date of Ruling/Decision] **Parties Involved:** - **Plaintiff:** Micro Bio-Medics, Inc. - **Defendant:** PSS World Medical, Inc. **Background:** Micro Bio-Medics, a company specializing in medical technology and supplies, initiated legal proceedings against PSS World Medical, a distributor of medical products. The plaintiff alleges that PSS World Medical failed to fulfill contractual obligations regarding the distribution and promotion of Micro Bio-Medics' products. **Claims:** Micro Bio-Medics asserted claims for breach of contract, alleging that PSS World Medical: 1. Did not adequately market and distribute the products as agreed in their contract. 2. Failed to meet sales targets that were stipulated in the agreement. 3. Engaged in conduct that harmed Micro Bio-Medics' reputation and market position. **Defendant's Position:** PSS World Medical contested the allegations, arguing: 1. Compliance with the contractual terms and that all reasonable marketing efforts were made. 2. The inability to meet sales targets was due to external market conditions that were unforeseeable and beyond their control. 3. Micro Bio-Medics did not provide adequate support or product training to facilitate effective sales. **Outcome:** The court ruled in favor of [Plaintiff/Defendant] based on the following conclusions: - [Summary of the court's analysis, including any key legal principles applied.] - [Mention of any damages awarded, if applicable.] **Significance:** This case underscores the importance of clearly defined contractual obligations in distribution agreements and the potential consequences for parties that fail to abide by those terms. It also highlights the need for effective communication and support between manufacturers and distributors in the medical product industry. **Next Steps:** [Indicate any appeals, further actions, or procedural notes if applicable.] --- *Note: Replace placeholders with specific details as relevant to the actual case and obtain information regarding the court's decision, legal principles involved, and implications of the ruling.*

Micro Bio-Medics v. PSS World Medical


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