In the Matter of GlaxoSmithKline, PLC (Augmentin)
States alleged that GlaxoSmithKline fraudulently obtained patent protection for Augmentin and then delayed generic entry through sham patent litigation. Through this conduct, GlaxoSmithKline unlawfully maintained its monopoly over Augmentin. A $3.5 million multistate settlement for state proprietary claims was entered into by the participating states and GlaxoSmithKline.
In Re Relafen Antitrust Litigation
States sued manufacturer of antidepressant Relafen, alleging patent misuse and sham litigation designed to prevent generic entry. Parties settled the state proprietary claims for $10 million.
Maryland v. SmithKline Beecham Corp., No. 2:06-cv-01298-JP (E.D.Pa Mar. 27, 2006)
States sued manufacturer of antitdepressant Paxil, alleging patent misuse and sham litigation designed to prevent generic entry. Parties settled for $14 million.
Delaware v. Mid-Atlantic Paving Company, Inc., No. 7197, (Del. Ch. filed Jun. 1, 1983)
Delaware sought civil penalties, equitable relief, damages, fees and costs, alleging Defendant, Mid-Atlantic Paving Company, Inc., participated in conspiracies to rig bids in connection with the supply of liquid asphalt in the State of Delaware.
Delaware v. Reybold Homes, Inc., No. 6966, (Del. Ch. Final Consent Order signed Oct. 21, 1982)
Delaware sought civil penalties, injunctive relief, damages, fees and costs, alleging Defendant, Reybold Homes, Inc. engaged in an illegal tying arrangement by conditioning the lease of a lot upon the purchase of a new mobile home.
Delaware v. White House Beach, Inc., No. 6882, (Del. Ch. filed Jul. 14, 1982)
Delaware sought civil penalties, injunctive relief, damages, fees and costs, alleging Defendants, White House Beach, Inc. and White House Beach Mobil Home Sales engaged in an illegal tying arrangement by conditioning the lease of a lot upon the purchase of a new mobile home.
Delaware v. The Lansdell Corp. of Md., Inc., No. 7174, (Del. Ch. filed Apr. 29, 1983)
Delaware sought civil penalties, equitable relief, damages, fees and costs, alleging Defendant, The Lansdell Corporation of Maryland, Inc., participated in conspiracies to rig bids in connection with the supply of liquid asphalt in the State of Delaware
Delaware v. Emulsion Products Company., Inc., No. 7198, (Del. Ch. filed Jun. 1, 1983)
Delaware sought civil penalties, equitable relief, damages, fees and costs, alleging Defendant, Emulsion Products Company, Inc., participated in conspiracies to rig bids in connection with the supply of liquid asphalt in the State of Delaware.
Delaware v. Better Roads Corp., No. 7199, (Del. Ch. filed Jun. 1, 1983)
Delaware sought civil penalties, equitable relief, damages, fees and costs, alleging Defendant, Better Roads Corp., participated in conspiracies to rig bids in connection with the supply of liquid asphalt in the State of Delaware.
Delaware v. Camelot Mobile Home Park, Inc., No. 6425 (Del. Ch. filed Apr. 10, 1981).
Delaware sought civil penalties, injunctive relief, damages, fees and costs, alleging Defendant, Camelot Mobile Home Park, Inc. engaged in an illegal tying arrangement by conditioning the lease of a lot upon the purchase of a new mobile home.
