Maryland O.D.s pursue Davis Vision: the MOA's lawsuit against Davis Vision was dismissed, but it's not over just yet.(News Review)(Doctors of Optometry, Maryland Optometric Association)(Brief Article)

Review of Optometry, February, 2005 by Murphy, John

A federal judge has dismissed the antitrust suit filed by the Maryland Optometric Association (MOA) against Davis Vision and CareFirst. The suit was filed in July in the United states District Court of Baltimore. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] However, the MOA may still pursue the issue.

But rather than litigate, they'll arbitrate. In the suit, the MOA alleged that Davis Vision and CareFirst unlawfully restrained competition in the sale of prescription eyeglasses. The MOA contended that the defendants established a two-tier reimbursement system. Under this system, an independent optometrist would be required to sell patients eyewear from the Davis frame tower and use out-of-state Davis Vision labs. By contrast, members of a preferred...

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