Conclusary allegations of parallel business conduct which are in the economic self-interest of the actor do not state an actionable antitrust claim. Duty Free Americas, Inc. v. The Estée Lauder Companies, Inc., Case O: 12-cv-60741-RNF (S.D. Fla. May 9, 2013).
Duty Free Americas, Inc. (DFA) is an operator of duty-free beauty products stores in airports. For a period of years, it purchased products from Estée Lauder Companies, Inc. (ELC). ELC is the largest manufacturer of beauty products sold in duty-free shops in US airports. According to a complaint filed by DFA in the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, ELC’s marketshare is “approximately 50% or greater”.Continue Reading Claims of Providing Truthful Marketing Information to Airports Issuing Bids for Duty Free Shops Fails to Allege Actionable Conspiracy or Attempted Monopolization