Case Details

Year Initiated/Committed

1995

Year Resolved

1995

Settlement Amount

n/a

Court

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas Dallas Division

Docket Number

3-95CV3055-P

Lead State

TX

Participating States

TX

Defendant(s)

Kimberly-Clark & Scott Paper Company

Case Description

The State of Texas and Department of Justice filed joint suit to enjoin the merger of Kimberly Clark and Scott Paper Corporation which DOJ & Texas alleged would substantially lesson competition in the manufacturing & sale of baby wipes & facial tissue. Matter settled with Defendants agreeing to divest a plant, two mills & related licences & marketing assets.