Automotive Refinishing Paint Antitrust Litigation

This lawsuit was brought as a class action on behalf of all individuals and entities in Vermont who indirectly purchased automotive refinishing paint from defendants, their predecessors, controlled subsidiaries or co-conspirators from as early as January 1, 1993 to the present (the "Class Period"). Plaintiffs allege that during the Class Period, defendants conspired to fix, raise, maintain or stabilize prices for automotive refinishing paint sold in the United States.

The Chittenden Superior Court, located in Burlington, Vermont, is considering the Plaintiffs' Motion for Class Certification. The case is proceeding and the parties are exchanging documents and taking depositions pursuant to a discovery schedule set by the Court. One of the Defendants has settled claims against it and is no longer part of the case.