Litigation
Dec. 10, 2013
Judge appears skeptical of plaintiffs' claims in lithium ion battery litigation
But U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers also refuted defendants' arguments the case should be significantly narrowed because two of the companies have already pleaded guilty to criminal charges of conspiracy.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
OAKLAND - A federal judge Friday expressed skepticism about whether plaintiffs who directly purchased lithium ion batteries have standing to bring a price-fixing class action against a group of electronics manufacturers. But in a hearing evaluating defendants' motion to dismiss the claims, U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers also refuted arguments the case should be significantly narrowed, given t...
For only $95 a month (the price of 2 article purchases)
Receive unlimited article access and full access to our archives,
Daily Appellate Report, award winning columns, and our
Verdicts and Settlements.
Or
$795 for an entire year!
Or access this article for $45
(Purchase provides 7-day access to this article. Printing, posting or downloading is not allowed.)
Already a subscriber?
Sign In