Smurfit Westrock, DS Smith, others targeted by new CDC cartel claim in Spain
( November 9, 2026, 12:42 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: CDC Cartel Damage Claims has brought a €670 million lawsuit on behalf of 210 companies against Spanish cardboard packaging association AFCO and nine companies over a cartel that operated from at least 2002 to 2013. The claim seeks compensation for alleged overcharges during the cartel and continuing price effects lasting into 2015. A Valencia court admitted the claim on Oct. 21, allowing proceedings to move forward without yet deciding liability or compensation.Statement attached. ...
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