Intercontinental Parts, Inc. v. Caterpillar, Inc.

Plaintiff instituted this action against defendants, Caterpillar, Inc. (Caterpillar), and Patten Industries, Inc. (Patten), alleging violations of the Illinois Antitrust Act (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1989, ch. 38, par. 60—1 et seq. (now codified at 740 ILCS 10/1 et seq. (West 1992))) and claiming tortious interference with contractual relations or with prospective economic advantage. Plaintiff sought injunctive relief in addition to compensatory and punitive damages. During the pendency of the litigation, defendant Patten was dismissed from the case pursuant to a stipulation between plaintiff and…