Case Details

Year Initiated/Committed

2004

Year Resolved

2004

Settlement Amount

None

Court

U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia

Docket Number

1:04CV00535

Lead State

MO

Participating States

AR, IA, IL, KS, MO, TX

Defendant(s)

Arch Coal, Inc., New Vulcan Coal Holdings, LLC, Triton Coal Company, LLC.

Case Description

The Federal Trade Commission and Plaintiff states sued to enjoin the acquisition of Triton Coal Company, LLC by Arch Coal. The Plaintiffs alleged this acquisition would significantly lessen competition in coal production in the Permian Basin. The Court denied Plaintiffs request for a Preliminary Injunction.