Case Details

Year Initiated/Committed

1997

Year Resolved

1997

Settlement Amount

$60,000 costs

Court

N/A

Docket Number

N/A

Lead State

IA

Participating States

IA

Defendant(s)

Bentler, Larry, Fedler, Tony, Lamar, Robert

Case Description

Three gasoline retailers in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa paid $20,000 each and agreed to fully comply with Iowa competition laws in a settlement with the State. According to the state, there was evidence of telephone calls and other contacts in which competing retailers would discuss gas prices.