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Celestron, others fail to convince US judge of total inadequacy of class counsel, class representatives for price-fixing litigation

( April 15, 2024, 16:30 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Celestron and other telescope manufacturers were unable to convince US District Judge Edward Davila of the total inadequacy of the current named direct purchaser class representatives and their counsel representing the putative class in telescope price-fixing litigation. Davila rejected the defendants' arguments regarding the adequacy of new class representatives Pioneer Cycling & Fitness and Aurora Astro Products but accepted their assertions that astronomy enthusiast Jason Steele was not a suitable representative. Noting that Steel during his deposition spoke primarily of his disappointment with the telescope’s functionality rather than issues with the price, Davila said it was "apparent that Steele may be a more adequate class representative for a defective product class action rather than the current antitrust class action."See order below. ...

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