Cone Mills Corporation v. Hurdle

MEMORANDUM OF OPINION

ORMA R. SMITH, District Judge.

A. PRELIMINARY STATEMENT

Each of the above actions is before the court upon a motion to dismiss. Relevant facts have been presented by way of affidavits and admissions. The motions have been briefed and argued extensively. The court has also received amicus curiae briefs from two trade associations with a meaningful interest in the resolution of the primary issue before the court. 1 The trade associations furnishing briefs are The American Textile Manufacturers Institute, a trade association for the cotton, man-made fibers, silk, and wool…