Aetna Fight for Humana Awaits Court Ruling in U.S. Merger Case

Aetna Inc.’s fight to complete it purchase of Humana Inc. is now with a federal judge who must decide whether the combination of the two health insurers should be blocked because it risks raising costs for consumers. U.S. District Judge John D. Bates in Washington heard final arguments Friday from the companies and the Justice Department about the $37 billion deal, which the government says should be stopped.