Jurors deliberated for two full days before delivering the verdict late Friday afternoon.
Jury finds DaVita, former CEO Kent Thiry not guilty in criminal antitrust case
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Jury begins deliberations in trial of DaVita, former CEO Kent Thiry
“This is very reminiscent of the Salem witch trials,” said a defense attorney of the prosecution pursuing criminal charges over non-solicitation agreements.
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A Florida truck driver claims malfunctioning seatbelts on the roller coaster led to a badly broken wrist. The park declined to comment.
Prosecution rests in DaVita trial as defense brings out million-dollar economist
The criminal trial over non-solicitation agreements is expected to end Wednesday without former CEO Kent Thiry taking the stand.
Recruiter says agreement blocked him from talking to DaVita employees
“Who’s expecting to get a call from the FBI?” testified Jeff Lombardo regarding his email describing the non-solicitation agreement. “It was like the movies.”
Protege testifies Thiry had ‘veto power’ over top DaVita employees leaving
Attorneys in the criminal trial debated whether the agreement between the former CEO and Rich Whitney restricted employees from getting jobs they sought.
‘We didn’t hide it,’ CEO says of alleged illegal agreement with DaVita, Thiry
Defense lawyers argued that non-solicitation deals are a common business arrangement. Prosecutors said they’re criminal.
Owner of three Subway restaurants files for bankruptcy
Greenwood Village-based Outside Capital owes nearly $1.2 million to 16 creditors and seeks Chapter 11 protection.
‘Inform-your-boss’ rule takes center stage at DaVita criminal trial
Witnesses say the onerous requirement was unique to DaVita and companies it had agreements with. DaVita attorneys noted the agreements were not ironclad.
Kent Thiry’s former right-hand man testifies against him in DaVita trial
Dennis Kogod said non-solicitation agreements existed and “had a chilling effect.” A Thiry defense attorney argued executives still moved between companies.
