Facts

Direct Purchaser Plaintiffs, both individually and on behalf of a class of direct purchasers of Power Window Switches, filed a class action lawsuit against Defendant Nidec Mobility Corporation, formerly known as Omron Automotive Electronics Co., Ltd, for the Sherman Act and antitrust violations.

PLAINTIFFS' CONTENTIONS: Plaintiffs contended they were injured as a result of NMOJ's participation in an unlawful conspiracy to raise, fix, maintain, and/or stabilize prices, rig bids, and allocate markets and customers for Power Window Switches in violation of Section 1 of the Sherman Act. Specifically, Plaintiffs contended Defendant Nidec Mobility had worked to raise and fix prices on power window switches, which violated the Sherman Act.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS: Defendant denied Plaintiffs' contentions and asserted affirmative defenses.

Result

Defendant Nidec Mobility Corp. agreed to pay $1.4 million.

Other Information

Related Cases: In Re: Switches Cases; Case Number: Case Nos. 2:13-cv-01301 and 2:17-cv-12338 in the USDC Eastern District of Michigan JUDGE: Hon. Sean F. Cox.