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.
Utah v. Wool Cabin, (Case No. 2005-002-0365 (settlement agreement)
State investigated allegations that Cascade Yarns, Inc. was restricting trade by refusing to sell to a retailer accused by competing retailers of undercutting market prices.
Utah v. Visual Technology, Inc. (Case No. 1999-820-254) (Settlement Agreement)
After an investigation into Visual Technology, Inc.’s bidding practices in connection with a University of Utah invitation to bid on audio visual equipment the parties reached a settlement.
Utah v. Western Dairymen Cooperative, Inc., Civ.No. 89090147 (3rd Dist. Utah 1989)
The State of Utah brought this action against Western Dairyment cooperative, Meadow Gold Dairies and others alleging price-fixing and market allocation agreements with regard to milk and milk products sold in Utah.
Utah v. Stericycle, Inc. (Civ. No. 2:03 CV 49) (D.Utah 2003)
State of Utah alleged Stericycle and BFI Waste Systems of North America colluded to allocate markets and customers in Utah, Colorado, and Arizona
Utah v. Daicel Chemical Industries, Ltd. (Civ. No. 20910931 MI) (3rd Dis. Utah, 2002)
Defendant sorbate manufacturers were charged with collusion, price-fixing and market allocation
Utah v. Signing Resource, LLC, et al. (Civ. No. 050909852) (3rd Dis. Utah, 2005)
State brought action against sign language interpreters alleging bid-rigging and price fixing in the market for sign language interpreters provided to State agencies in Utah
Utah v. Oldcastle, Inc. (Civ. No. 2:02CV0516J (D.Utah 2002)
State of Utah sought to enjoin Oldcastle from purchsing major competitor, U.S. Aggregates, alleging the merger would tend to create a monopoly and potentially result in higher asphalt prices along the Wasatch Front in Utah
