Optical Illusion: Lack Of Overcharge Evidence Yields Summary Judgment Victory For Optical Disk Drive Manufacturers

Summary

Manufacturers of optical disk drives defeated electronics companies', retailers' and indirect purchaser plaintiffs' conspiracy claims after seven years of litigation. On December 18, the US District Court for the Northern District of California issued simultaneous orders that granted summary judgment in favor of defendants after finding that the electronics companies, retailers and indirect purchasers failed to demonstrate evidence of injury and causation.

In Depth

Manufacturers of optical disk drives (ODDs) defeated electronics companies', retailers' and indirect purchaser plaintiffs' conspiracy claims after seven years of litigation. On December 18, the US District Court for the Northern District of California issued simultaneous orders that granted summary judgment in favor of the defendants after finding that the electronics companies, retailers and indirect purchasers failed to demonstrate evidence of injury and causation. See In re Optical Disk