Case Details

Year Initiated/Committed

1989

Year Resolved

1991

Settlement Amount

$365,174 restitution, $135,908 costs

Court

U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington

Docket Number

C90-1-365R

Lead State

WA

Participating States

WA

Defendant(s)

Herff Jones, Jostens, Taylor Publishing Co

Case Description

The defendants were competitors selling yearbooks to schools throughout Washington. The defendants conspired to set prices and allocate the market for yearbooks in Washington. A complaint requesting injunctive relief and restitution was filed on behalf of Washington consumers. A Consent Decree was filed providing consumer restitution, injunctive relief and attorney fees.