Legal Opinion
In Re Clark Oil and Refining Corporation Antitrust Litigation
United States Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation
Decided September 19, 1973No. 140PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION AND ORDER
2Per curiam
This litigation consists of two treble damage antitrust class actions against Clark Oil and Refining Company in two districts: the Eastern District of Wisconsin and the Northern District of Illinois. Plaintiffs in both actions allege that defendant Clark Oil has violated the federal antitrust laws by fixing retail prices charged by its dealers and by requiring them to sell only products approved by defendant. In addition, it is alleged that Clark Oil uses short-term leases in order to police its dealers. Plaintiffs in each action purport to represent a class consisting of…
3Cases cited2 opinions
- In Re Multidistrict Civil Antitrust Actions Involving the Distribution of Scotch WhiskeyUnited States Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation · 1969
- In Re Nissan Motor Corporation Antitrust LitigationUnited States Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation · 1973
4Cited by5 opinions
- Gardner v. Clark Oil & Refining CorporationDistrict Court, E.D. Wisconsin · 1974
- In Re Royal American Industries, Inc. Securities LitigationUnited States Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation · 1976
- In Re Transocean Tender Offer Securities LitigationUnited States Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation · 1976
- In Re Litigation Arising From the Termination of the Retirement Plan for Employees of Fireman's Fund InsuranceUnited States Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation · 1976
- In Re Preferential Drug Products Pricing Antitrust LitigationUnited States Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation · 1977