Legal Opinion
In re Relafen Antitrust Litigation
District Court, D. Massachusetts
Decided November 10, 2003No. 01-12239-WGYPublishedCited by 52 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
MEMORANDUM
YOUNG, Chief Judge.
I. INTRODUCTION
On October 29, 2003, this Court issued an order allowing the Direct Purchaser Plaintiffs’ Motion for Class Certification [Doc. No. 119]. 10/29/03 Order, In re Relafen Antitrust Litig., Master File No. 01-12239-WGY [Doe. No. 151]. This memorandum explains the reasoning behind the Court’s decision.
II. BACKGROUND
This case presents a consolidated action against SmithKline Beecham Corporation and GlaxoSmithKline PLC (collectively “SmithKline”) for violations of the antitrust laws related to its patent for the chemical compound nabumetone, which it sells…
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