Case Details

Year Initiated/Committed

1979

Year Resolved

1979

Settlement Amount

$2,500

Court

Supreme Court of New York

Docket Number

Index No. 09593-79

Lead State

NY

Participating States

NY

Defendant(s)

New York State Society of Ophthalmic Dispensers, Inc.

Case Description

Plaintiff State sought damages and injunctive relief, alleging that Defendant, New York State Society of Ophthalmic Dispensers, Inc., boycotted eyeglass lens and frame manufacturers that participated in pre-paid vision care plans. In response to the State’s allegations, the parties entered a final judgment in which Defendant was permanently enjoined and restrained from entering any contract or agreement to cause any eye care provider to refuse to deal with eye glass lens and frame manufacturers which participate in vision benefit plans.