California v. American Stores Co.

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided 1990-04-30

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*274 Justice Stevens delivered the opinion of the Court. By merging with a major competitor, American Stores Co. (American) more than doubled the number of supermarkets that it owns in California. The State sued, claiming that the merger violates the federal antitrust laws and will harm consumers in 62 California cities. The complaint prayed for a prelimi…

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