Litigation
Oct. 13, 2011
Judge tentatively dismisses Bratz suit
A federal judge tentatively dismissed a $3 billion antitrust suit in which Bratz manufacturer MGA Entertainment Inc. accused Mattel of filing "baseless" litigation over the dolls to try to crush MGA's business.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
A federal judge Tuesday tentatively tossed a $3 billion antitrust case in which Bratz manufacturer MGA Entertainment Inc. accused arch rival Mattel Inc. of using "baseless" litigation over the dolls to try to eliminate its competition.
U.S. District Judge David O. Carter said he was inclined to dismiss MGA's antitrust suit under the theory of res judicata, meaning the toyma...
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