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.
Hayes, Joseph; d/b/a Retail Sales & Marketing, Automated Guest Directories, Inc., et al.
Precision Communications Administration, Inc., et al.
Del Monte Foods Company, Del Monte Corporation, and Pacific Coast Producers
Onkyo U.S.A. Corporation., In the Matter of
Fresenius AG, and Fresenius USA, Inc., In the Matter of
Order settles charges that the acquisition of National Medical Care, Inc. would combine two significant producers of HD concentrate used in hemodialysis treatment. The order requires the divestiture of the Lewisberry, Pennsylvania hemodialysis concentrate plant to Di-Chem, Inc. or other Commission-approved buyer.
Koninklijke Ahold NV, and Ahold USA, Inc., In the Matter of
Consent order settles charges that the acquisition of The Stop & Shop Companies, Inc. would substantially reduce supermarket competition in 14 communities in New England. The order requires the divestiture of 30 supermarkets within 30 days to buyers who would operate the stores in competition with Ahold's "Edwards" supermarket chain.
Lockheed Martin Corporation
New Balance Athletic Shoe, Inc., In the Matter of
Consent order settles charges that New Balance fixed and controlled the resale prices of its shoes in an effort to raise retail prices for its athletic footwear. According to the complaint, New Balance entered into agreements with some of its retailers to restrict price competition, and threatened to terminate or suspend shipments to retailers who did not abide by the pricing restrictions.