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Boston Scientific's (BSX) Settlement with J&J (JNJ) is Credit-Negative Event - Moody's

February 18, 2015 12:45 PM EST

Moody's Investors Service said that Boston Scientific Corporation's (NYSE: BSX) announced $600 million settlement with Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) -- related to a longstanding lawsuit alleging breach of contract over the 2006 acquisition of Guidant Corporation -- is credit negative but does not have an effect on Boston's Baa3 ratings or stable outlook at this time.



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