Aetna to face Kraft Heinz lawsuit, alleging health insurer adds 'hidden fees'

The food and beverage company alleges that Aetna, which took more than $1.3 billion from Kraft Heinz since 2012 to pay providers for medical services, treats its expenses with less diligence because its health costs are self-funded.

By Adolfo Pesquera | July 05, 2023 at 11:27 AM

The Kraft Heinz Co. is gearing for a major federal court battle with Aetna Inc., alleging the Hartford, Connecticut-based managed health care corporation violated its fiduciary duties to enrich itself at the plaintiff's expense.

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Adolfo Pesquera, based in San Antonio, covering Texas courts. Contact at [email protected]. On Twitter: @Adolfo_PEZ

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