In fact, says Judge John D. Bates, Aetna made its decision at least partially in response to a federal antitrust lawsuit blocking its proposed $37-billion merger with Humana. On July 5, Aetna CEO Bertolini warned the DOJ what would happen if it sued to block the Humana merger. After the DOJ sued, Aetna followed through on its threat. After the DOJ sued, Aetna followed through on its threat. After the DOJ sued, Aetna followed through on its threat.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 23, 2017 20:04 UTC