Texas v. El Paso Energy Corporation and PG&E Corporation; No. GV003437, 200th Judicial District Court of Travis County
Merger review of El Paso Energy Corp acquisition of PG&E Corporation
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
Texas v. Allen Anderson et al. , 1991-2 CCH (Trade) Cas. 69,412 (Travis County Texas 1990)
Texas filed suit against defendants for civil penalties, injunction and attorney fees, alleging defendants conspired to restrain trade in the provision of otolaryngology physician services in San Angelo, Texas & conspired to boycott a San Angelo otolaryngologist.
In the Matter of Settlement Agreement with U.S. Bancorp.
U.S. Bancorp acquired all assets and branch offices of West One Bancorp. The settlement agreement required that U.S. Bancorp divest within 180 days designated branch offices including their assets and loans.
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. Providence/Everett General
: Everett General, a large non-profit hospital, merged with Providence Hospital operated by Sister of Providence. A settlement agreement was negotiated which tied price increases to inflation and included non-discrimination clauses.
In the Matter of Memorandum of Understanding with : Sisters of Providence and Health, Hospital Services
Sisters of Providence, owner of St. Joseph Hospital, entered into an agreement to purchase St. Luke’s Hospital. The two hospitals located in Bellingham represent the only inpatient facilities located in Bellingham or Whatcom County. The merger was allowed with conditions as to service and competition.
Washington v. Inland Northwest AGC
Inland AGC is a trade association composed of construction firms doing business in eastern Washington. The construction industry along with Inland AGC were upset regarding contract language (mandatory arbitration and/or apportionment of risk) used in public works contracts. The association initiated a group boycott urging association members not to bid on public works projects until the contract provisions were removed from the public works contracts. Complaint and consent decree were filed with injunctive relief and attorneys’ fees 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.
