United States v. Lykes Bros. Steamship Co.

HEEBE, Chief Judge:

The above-entitled action was brought by the United States to recover alleged overcharges in the amount of $6,115.43 1 for ocean transportation by Lykes Brothers Steamship Co., Inc., of government-financed shipments. The suit is now before this Court on the motion of defendant, Lykes, for summary judgment.

*1153Basically, the facts are not in dispute. Lykes, a common carrier by water in the foreign commerce of the United States, is a member of the Gulf/Mediterranean Ports Conference. This Conference is a rate-fixing authority subject to the jurisdiction of the Federal Maritime…