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Every year the FTC brings hundreds of cases against individuals and companies for violating consumer protection and competition laws that the agency enforces. These cases can involve fraud, scams, identity theft, false advertising, privacy violations, anti-competitive behavior and more. The Legal Library has detailed information about cases we have brought in federal court or through our internal administrative process, called an adjudicative proceeding. 

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FMFG, Inc. also d/b/a American Adjustable Beds, Tranquility Adjustable Beds, and California Sleep Research., U.S.

… Tranquility Adjustable Beds, and California Sleep Research., U.S. FMFG, Inc. also d/b/a American Adjustable Beds, … Tranquility Adjustable Beds, and California Sleep Research., U.S. … FMFG, Inc. also d/b/a American Adjustable Beds, … Tranquility Adjustable Beds, and California Sleep Research., U.S. …
Type of Action
Federal
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
0423155
Cases and Proceedings

H.J. Heinz Company and Milnot Holding Corp

The FTC sought a preliminary injunction to block H.J. Heinz Company's (Heinz) proposed $185 million acquisition of Milnot Holding Company, owner of Beech-Nut Nutrition Corporation (Beech-Nut), citing concerns that the transaction would reduce the number of competitors in the baby food market from three to two, creating a duopoly. Heinz and Beech-Nut are the nation's second- and third-largest producers of prepared baby food.  The district court denied the motion, but the U.S. District Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia reversed the federal district court decision and granted the Commission’s request for entry of a preliminary injunction.  Soon after, the parties abandoned the transaction.

Type of Action
Federal
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
0010137
Cases and Proceedings

Agrium, Inc., and Union Oil Company of California and Unocal Corporation, In the Matter of

A consent order requires Agrium to divest a deepwater terminal near Portland, Oregon, an up water terminal in central Washington and other assets settling charges concerning its proposed acquisition of the nitrogen fertilizer business of Union Oil Company of California. Agrium and Unocal are the leading producers in the Northwest of nitrogen fertilizer – anhydrous ammonia, urea and UAN 32% solution – ingredients used for plant growth.

Type of Action
Administrative
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
0010100
Docket Number
C-3981
Cases and Proceedings

Kroger Co., The, and Fred Meyer, Inc., In the Matter of

Final order requires Kroger and Fred Meyer Stores, Inc. to divest eight supermarkets to settle charges that the acquisition of Fred Meyer would increase concentration and decrease competition in seven cities in Arizona, Wyoming, and Utah. Under terms of the order, two Smith's Food & Drug Centers will be sold to Nash-Finch Company; one "City Market" will be sold to Albertson's Inc.; and five supermarkets (two "City Markets"; two Fry's, and one Smith's) will be sold to Fleming Companies, Inc.

Type of Action
Administrative
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
9910024
Docket Number
C-3917
Staff Letters

Staff Comment on Draft Report of the Commission on Dietary Supplement Labels

… Staff Comment on Draft Report of the Commission on Dietary Supplement Labels Staff Comment on Draft Report of the Commission on Dietary Supplement Labels Kenneth D. Fisher, Ph.D. Executive Director Commission on Dietary …
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Kenneth D. Fisher, Ph.D. Executive Director Commission on Dietary Supplement Labels Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Room 738G, Hubert H. Humphrey Building 200 Independence Ave., S.W...
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