Maine v. Coutts Bros., No. CV-00-088, Kennebec Superior Court, June 28, 2001)
State alleged bid-rigging on utility construction contracts. After trial, defendants were enjoined from further violations and paid $30,000 civil penalty plus costs.
Maine v. Rite-Aid Corp./Community Pharmacy, No. CV-04-273 (Kennebec Super. Ct. Nov. 17, 2004)
State approved the acquisition of several pharmacies by Rite-Aid Corporation, with conditions.
Connecticut v. Suiza Foods Corp., 3:01-cv-01178-AWT (D.Conn. 6/25/2001)
Plaintiff States sought to enjoin Suiza Food Corporation (Suiza) and Stop & Shop Supermarket Company (Stop & Shop) from consummating their merger, arguing that the merger would significantly impair competition in New England for the processing and sale of fluid milk.
Vermont and New Hampshire v. Suiza Foods Corp., No. 2:01-CV-194 (D.Vt. 2002)
Plaintiff States sought to enjoin Suiza Food Corporation (Suiza) and Stop & Shop Supermarket Company (Stop & Shop) from consummating their merger, arguing that the merger would significantly impair competition in New England for the processing and sale of fluid milk.
U.S. et al. v. EchoStar Communications, Corp., et al. No. 1:02CV02138 (D.D.C.)
Federal and State action to enjoin merger of two direct broadcast satellite (DBS) companies. The merging parties abandoned their merger agreement
Maine v. Bridgton Hospital, MMC, No. CV-00-87 (Kennebec Super. Ct. 2000)
Hospital advertised in another hospital’s market, but stopped after complants by first hospital. Consent Decree and Settlement Agreement reached with hospitals.
Maine v. Connors Bros. Limited, 2001-1 Trade Case 72,937 (Me. March 29, 2000)
Challenge to merger of sardine processors resolved by Consent Decree requiring merged entity to continue to produce an annual minimum quota of finished product; for the purpose of safeguarding competition in the Gulf of Maine purchase market for herring.
Maine v. Anesthesia Professional Association, 1984-2 Trade Case. (CCH) ¶¶ 66, 081 (Me Super. Ct. 1984)
Anesthesiology group covering 100 percent of anesthesiologists at two hospitals allegedly negotiated rates for its members, engaged in boycott, and tried to eliminate competition from nurse anesthetists.
Maine v. Maine Chiropractic Association , Inc., No. CV-99-135 (Kennebec County, June 1999)
Settlement with Chiropractic Association regarding price-fixing and group boycott.
Maine v. Maine Heart Surgical Associates, P.A., 1996-2 Trade Cas. 71,654 (1995)
Merger of cardiac surgeon practices, transaction permitted with condidtions
