Superturf, Inc. v. Monsanto Company

HEANEY, Circuit Judge.

SuperTurf, Inc., appeals from a judgment entered against it in its suit against Monsanto Company. We affirm as to the Sherman Act claims, reverse as to one state law claim and remand to the district court for further proceedings consistent with this opinion.

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INTRODUCTION

SuperTurf, Inc., is a Texas corporation that sells and installs artificial turf athletic surfaces called “SuperTurf.” The playing surface consists of green polypropylene fibers tufted into a backing which, in turn, is adhered to a shock absorbing pad. The fibers, backing and pad are purchased by SuperTurf…