Case Details

Year Initiated/Committed

1995

Year Resolved

1995

Settlement Amount

n/a

Court

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas Dallas Division

Docket Number

3-95CV3055-P

Lead State

TX

Participating States

TX

Defendant(s)

Kimberly-Clark & Scott Paper Company

Case Description

The State of Texas and Department of Justice filed joint suit to enjoin the merger of Kimberly Clark and Scott Paper Corporation which DOJ and Texas alleged would substantially lesson competition in the manufacturing and sale of baby wipes and& facial tissue. Matter settled with Defendants agreeing to divest a plant, two mills & related licenses and marketing assets.