Polsinelli PC has petitioned a Tennessee federal judge to impose sanctions on a medical device company, alleging the company advanced “knowingly false and materially incomplete” positions in a lawsuit accusing the firm of pursuing bad faith patent infringement claims on behalf of a client.
The case, filed on April 15, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee, involves Choice Spine, LLC as the plaintiff and Polsinelli PC, along with individuals Roger P. Jackson and others, as defendants. The nature of the suit pertains to patent issues. ([dockets.justia.com](https://dockets.justia.com/browse/court-tnedce/noscat-10?page=2&utm_source=openai))
Polsinelli’s motion for sanctions, filed on October 6, 2026, argues that Choice Spine’s claims are baseless and have caused unnecessary legal expenses. The firm contends that the plaintiff’s actions violate Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, which prohibits filings made for improper purposes or without evidentiary support. ([dockets.justia.com](https://dockets.justia.com/docket/mississippi/mssdce/3%3A2026cv00254/133557?utm_source=openai))
This legal maneuver underscores the contentious nature of intellectual property disputes, where allegations of bad faith litigation can lead to significant procedural battles. The outcome of this motion may have broader implications for how courts address claims of misconduct in patent litigation.