MIMEDX GROUP, INC. v. SURGENEX, LLC – Do It For The Caselaw

Holding: The court dismissed the appeal pursuant to the parties' agreement under Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure forty-two, subsection B.
Standard: Fed. R. App. P. 42(b)
Vote: Panel Decision
Practical effect: The appeal is terminated without a decision on the merits, and each party retains responsibility for its own legal costs.

MIMEDX GROUP, INC. v. SURGENEX, LLC

June 2, 2026 ·26-1794 ·Panel Decision · By Maria Santos

The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit dismissed the appeal in this civil dispute over forfeiture penalties. The dismissal was granted by order of the parties under Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure forty-two, subsection B.

Background

This case originated in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas as a civil matter involving MIMEDX Group, Inc. and Surgenex, LLC. The appeal was filed from the district court’s proceedings.

The court’s reasoning

The court issued a nonprecedential order stating that the parties had agreed to the dismissal. The court found no need to address the merits of the underlying dispute.

What it means going forward

The appeal is terminated without a decision on the merits, and each party retains responsibility for its own legal costs.