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U.S. District Court: Northern District of California - Universal Grading Service et al v. eBay et al [order dismissing complaint]

( January 9, 2012, 17:00 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: U.S. District Court Judge Ronald M. Whyte issued an order dismissing tying and attempted monopolization claims against eBay. The plaintiffs alleged that eBay illegally tied the sale of 'certified' coins on its site to the purchase of certification service from a predetermined list of coin graders. They also alleged that eBay conspired with the graders to monopolize the market for certified coin sales and certification services on eBay. Whyte dismissed the complaint, ruling that the plaintiffs failed to define a relevant market and failed to demonstrate that eBay benefited directly from the alleged tying agreement. Because the plaintiffs had four opportunities to amend their complaint and still could not survive dismissal, he dismissed the complaint with prejudice.See order below....

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