· 6/6/1988
Consolidated Metal Products, Inc. v. American Petroleum Institute
Citations
- 846 F.2d 284
- 1988 U.S. App. LEXIS 7746
- 1988 WL 48705
How courts have described this case
Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.
- “Even if user reliance gives [the trade association] significant influence over the market, that influence may enhance, not reduce, competition and consumer welfare.”
- trade association that evaluates products and issues quality opinions without coercing others to follow its recommendations does not commit per se Sherman Act § 1 violation
Source: CourtListener parenthetical corpus (CC0).
Judges: Wisdom, Garwood, Jones
Read full opinion on CourtListenerSourced from CourtListener / Free Law Project (CC0).
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.