Florida v. Service Corp. International, In re Service Corp. International, FTC File No. 981-353 (1/15/99)

As part of a negotiated consent decree, the State of Florida and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sought to enjoin the proposed merger between Services Corp. International (SCI) and Equity Corp. International (ECI), alleging that the merger would substantially impair competition among funeral home or cemetery establishments in 14 local markets.

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Maine v. Bumble Bee Seafoods, LLC, No. CV-00-63 (Kennebec Super. Ct. 20000)

Challenge to merger of sardine processors resolved by consent Decree.

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In re August Lumber Company, Jan. 1989 Assurance of Discontinuance, Kennebec Super. Ct.

Complaint charges unfair competition in joint advertising of sales and hours of operation (e.g. all closed on certain holidays) by four area lumber companies. Assurance of Discontinuance under 5 M.R.S.A. § 207.

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In the Matter of ACE Ltd. and ACE Group Holdings, Inc.

ACE Ltd., an insurance broker, allegedly participated in bid-rigging schemes with Marsh McLennan and other borkers in which they provided sham bids tocustomers. ACE agreed to pay $80 milion in restitution and penalties, and to adopt a series of significant reforms of its business practices

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In the Matter of Zurich Holding Co. of America, Inc. and Zurich American Insurance Co.

Zurich agreed to an Assurance of Discontinuance to resolve claims of bid-rigging and sham bidding. Under the AOD, Zurich paid $88 million to policy holders, $39 million to New York and $13 million each to Connecticut and Illinois.

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New York v. Brooks Drug, Inc, et al., 90 Civ. 4330 (S.D.N.Y. 1992)

Various pharmacy firms engaged in collusion regarding New York State’s prescription program for state employees.

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State ex rel. Cooper v. McLeod Oil Co., No 05 CVS 13975 (N.C. Super Wake Co. July 30, 2007)

State alleged gasoline supplier and its affiliate conspired with other gasoline retailers to force gas station to raise its prices significantly. Parties settled for $25,000 civil penalties,

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In the Matter of Tri-County Hospital and Wadena Med. Center, No. C4-94-11900 (Ramsey Cty. Cr. Minn., Nov. 30, 1994)

State alleged hospital and large clinic sought to allocate the markets for x-ray equipment and colposcopy equipment.

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Utah v. Gemstone Properties, Inc., (Case No. 2004-001-0364 (Settlement Agreement)

State investigated developer of subdivision which attempted to retain the exclusive right to control the designation of any licensed real estate broker for re-sale for homes within the subdivision.

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In the Matter of Warren Supply

Company tied satellite programming and other products to purchase of digital satellite systems.

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