Gilbert's Ethan Allen Gallery v. Ethan Allen, Inc.

Defendant Ethan Allen, Inc. (Ethan Allen), is a manufacturer and distributor of furniture. Defendant Bly & Sons, Inc. (Bly & Sons), and plaintiff Gilbert’s Ethan Allen Gallery are furniture dealers.

Plaintiff filed a complaint in the circuit court of Madison County alleging that defendants violated the Illinois Antitrust Act (the Illinois Act) (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1985, ch. 38, par. 60 — 1 et seq.). The trial court entered judgment against plaintiff and in favor of Bly & Sons. The trial court, however, found that Ethan Allen had violated section 3(3) of the Illinois Act (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1985, ch.…