Coalition for a Level Playing Field, L.L.C. v. Autozone, Inc.

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER

RICHARD J. HOLWELL, District Judge:

This is a price discrimination action under the Robinson-Patman Act, 49 Stat. 1526, 15 U.S.C. § 13 (2006) (the “RPA”). Plaintiffs, a number of small solely owned auto parts stores and a trade association including such stores, allege they have been competitively injured by defendants’ *559price discrimination in violation of the RPA. Defendants are several auto parts manufacturers, as well as large chain retailers that sell auto parts. Plaintiffs allege that the manufacturer defendants discriminate in favor of the large chain retailer…