Manufacturers of optical disk drives defeated electronics companies’, retailers’ and indirect purchaser plaintiffs’ conspiracy claims after seven years of litigation. On December 18, 2017, the US District Court for the Northern District of California issued simultaneous orders that granted summary judgment in favor of defendants after finding that the electronics companies, retailers and indirect purchasers failed to demonstrate evidence of injury and causation.
Optical Illusion: Lack of Overcharge Evidence Yields Summary Judgment Victory for Optical Disk Drive Manufacturers
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Tags: Acer, Anderson v. Liberty Lobby Inc., Circuit City, foreign commerce, Foreign Trade Antitrust Improvements Act, FTAIA, In re Optical Disk Drive Products Antitrust Litigation, indirect purchasers, ODD, ODDs, OEM, OEM customers, optical disk drives, original equipment manufacturer, Radio Shack, Sherman Act, US v. Hui Hsiung
David L. Hanselman, Jr.David L. Hanselman, Jr. represents clients in a broad range of antitrust and class action lawsuits. He is a member of the firm’s antitrust and competition practice, which has been named to Global Competition Review’s “Global Elite” list of the top 25 competition practices in the world for five years running. David defends businesses in large, complex antitrust litigations and specializes in antitrust class actions. Read David Hanselman's full bio.
Lisa A. PetersonLisa A. Peterson focuses her practice on antitrust, regulatory and litigation matters. She assists clients across a variety of industries and has represented numerous clients in the health care, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology industries. Lisa advises clients on mergers and acquisitions, including obtaining clearance from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Department of Justice (DOJ), as well as counsels clients on issues regarding antitrust compliance, pricing, and distribution. She also counsels clients on cartel prosecutions and defenses, including government investigations and the initiation and defense of civil class action litigation. Read Lisa Peterson's full bio.
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