Tyco Healthcare Group LP et al v. E-Z-Em, Inc., No. 2:07-cv-00262 (E.D. Tex. Sept. 17, 2009)

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Pending before the Court is Plaintiffs Mallinckrodt Inc. and Liebel-Flarsheim Company’s Motion and Memorandum in Support Thereof to Dismiss Certain Counterclaims and to Strike Related Affirmative Defenses in Defendants E-Z- EM, Inc. and Acist Medical Systems, Inc.’s Second Amended Answer. (Dkt. No. 67) Having considered the parties’ arguments and applicable law, the Court DENIES Plaintiffs’ motion. I. BACKGROUND Plaintiffs Tyco Healthcare Group LP, 1 Mallinckrodt, Inc.