Texas v. Valley Memorial Gardens, Inc., 1991-2 Trade Cas. (CCH) 69,383 (Travis Cty. Texas, 1991)
State alleged violations of state antitrust law in pricing of crematory services
Texas v. ATex Gas, et al; Cause No. 9007-A25324-CV; 64th Judicial District, Hale County, Texas
State of Texas filed suit against defendants for civil penalties, injunction and attorney fees, alleging defendants had conspired to fix prices of gasoline in and around Plainview, Texas
Washington v. Vashon Brokers Association, No. 95-2-06071-4 (Super Ct. King Cty. 1995)
The defendant operated a multiple listing service. The defendant established rules which fixed commission rates for both the listing and sales agent. Complaint and consent decree was filed in state court with injunctive provisions and costs.
Washington v. Okanogan Listing Exchange
The defendant operated a multiple listing service (?MLS?). The defendant established rules which fixed commissions rates for both listing and sales agents. Real Estate agents who failed to comply with the rules were prohibited from accessing the MLS service. Complaint and consent decree was filed in state court, enjoining future violations
Washington v. Herff Jones, et. al
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.
Washington v. Becton Dickinson Corp. (settlement 1989)
University Of Washington sought bids for medical equipment from a variety of vendors. Those vendors all submitted proposals which included Becton Dickinson medical equipment. The highest bidder complained to Becton that VWR and others had submitted a bid discounting Becton equipment. Becton then requested that VWR (lowest bidder) and the other vendor?s either withdraw or increase the bid for Becton equipment to suggested retail prices.
Clark Oil & Refining Corp., et al v. Ashcroft; 639 S.W.2d 594; 1982 Mo. LEXIS 396; 1982-2 Trade Cas. (CCH)P64,921
In declaratory judgment action brought by oil company, Missouri Supreme Court held that Attorney General may bring parens patriae action under 15 U.S.C. § 15c pursuant to the authority conferred by Missouri law.
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.
Iowa ex rel. Miller v. Wells Dairy, Inc., No. CE00038663 IA Dist. Ct. Polk Cty.1999)
Bid-rigging scheme for school milk contracts
Maine v. Maine Chiropractic Association , Inc., No. CV-99-135 (Kennebec County, June 1999)
Settlement with Chiropractic Association regarding price-fixing and group boycott.
