Subsequent Events (Notes)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Subsequent Events [Abstract]

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Subsequent Events

As previously discussed in the Form 8-K filed with the SEC, an unfavorable jury verdict was delivered against NuVasive on April 3, 2014 relating to the Company's use of the trade name "NeuroVision" in the amount of $30 million. The Company strongly disagrees with the verdict and intends to vigorously defend its right to use the "NeuroVision" trademark. The Company intends to file post-trial motions in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California (the "District Court") seeking judgment as a matter of law, and, in the alternative, a new trial. If necessary, the Company intends to appeal the verdict to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. In the event NuVasive’s post-trial motions are denied and judgment is ultimately entered by the District Court, any payment of damages per the judgment will be stayed pending resolution of the appeals process (which could take up to two years). In accordance with authoritative guidance, the jury verdict is considered a recognizable subsequent event. The amount of the jury verdict represents a probable loss that can be reasonably estimated. Accordingly, the Company recorded a liability of $30 million as of March 31, 2014 for this anticipated cost. This additional expense, net of tax, lowered basic and diluted income per share by $0.41.