Washington v. Kroger et al.
Washington filed suit in King County Superior Court to block the merger of Kroger and Albertsons, which would have combined the two largest supermarket chains operating in the state. Washington alleged that the merger would have ended head-to-head competition between the chains on price, loyalty rewards programs, products offered and customer service, leading to higher…
U.S. and Plaintiff States v. Kroger, No. 3:24-cv-00347 (D. Ore. Feb. 26, 2024)
The United States and nine plaintiff states sued to block the $42 billion proposed merger between the Kroger company and Albertson’s companies, the country’s two largest traditional supermarket chain. The complaint alleges that the proposed acquisition may substantially lessen competition. The FTC began an administrative proceeding and the plaintiffs (states and FTC) sought a preliminary…
FTC, Pennsylvania and D.C. v. Staples
Two office supply “superstore” chains sought to merge. The FTC, Pennsylvania and D.C. challenged the merger and were successful in obtaining an injunction. After the parties abandoned the merger, the states sought attorneys’ fees, which were denied by the court.
U.S. and Plaintiff States v. AT&T, No. 11-01560 (D.D.C, 2011)
AT&T sought to acquire T-Mobile. The transaction would have combined two of the only four wireless carriers with nationwide networks. US DOJ and six states filed suite to block the merger. The parties abandoned the merger three months later.
In re Maine Pride Salmon, No. 93-10580 (Bankr. D. Maine 1993)
Challenge to proposed merger of salmon aquaculture compnay in bankruptcy.
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
