ABC Distributing, Inc. et al v. Living Essentials LLC et al

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Case Number:

5:15-cv-02064

Court:

California Northern

Nature of Suit:

Other Statutory Actions

Multi Party Litigation:

Class Action

Judge:

Nathanael M. Cousins

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  1. October 30, 2017

    Trial-Eve Deal Ends 5-Hour Energy Price Discrimination Suit

    An attorney for the maker of 5-Hour Energy drinks told a California federal judge Monday that the company had reached an "arrangement" to end antitrust claims from wholesalers alleging the manufacturer gave illegal price breaks to Costco, bringing a wrap to the suit just ahead of the scheduled trial.

  2. September 05, 2017

    5-Hour Energy Discount Suit Not Over Yet, Judge Says

    A California federal magistrate judge on Friday shot down dueling bids by wholesalers and the maker of 5-Hour Energy drinks to claim victory in a dispute over alleged illegal price breaks given to Costco by the manufacturer, saying there are still a number of factual issues to resolve.

  3. April 07, 2017

    Costco Rivals Denied Class Status In 5-Hour Energy Suit

    A California federal magistrate judge refused Friday to certify a class of wholesalers claiming the maker of 5-Hour Energy drinks gave Costco illegal price breaks, saying price discrimination suits are not the best candidates for class actions.

  4. January 30, 2017

    Costco Competitors Seek Class Cert. In 5-Hour Energy Suit

    California wholesalers who claim the maker of 5-Hour Energy gave Costco illegal price breaks asked a federal judge Monday to certify two classes in their price-discrimination suit.

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