Da Yang, Great Ocean must face US price-fixing claims over crabs, plaintiffs argue
( November 21, 2025, 23:31 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Plaintiffs opposed a motion to dismiss US price-fixing claims against Da Yang Seafood and Great Ocean Seafood, arguing they plausibly allege that both entities do business as one and provide ample evidence of their participation in a price-fixing cartel the court has already ruled violates antitrust laws. “While Da Yang argues that the allegations against it in the [complaint] merely show its ‘curiosity’ about ex vessel crab prices, taken together, the communications between Da Yang and other crab buyers are more than enough to plausibly suggest Da Yang joined and played a role in the cartel,” they said.See attached file....
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