Legal Opinion
Morrison v. Viacom, Inc.
California Court of Appeal
Decided February 27, 1997No. A071263PublishedCited by 11 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtOpinion Haerle, J.
I. Introduction
The question presented by this appeal is whether provisions of California’s antitrust law prohibiting anticompetitive “tying” practices are preempted by federal law regulating the cable television industry. The trial court found that appellants’ state law antitrust claims against a cable operator were preempted and sustained a demurrer to their complaint, without leave to amend. We disagree and reverse the judgment.
II. Statement of Facts
On September 22,1994, appellants filed an antitrust action against respondent, Viacom, Inc., seeking damages and injunctive relief. Appellants…
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