Illinois Brick Co. v. Illinois

Citation

431 U.S. 720 (1977)

Facts

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Issue

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Holding

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Rule

Only direct purchasers may recover treble damages under federal antitrust law; indirect purchasers lack standing.

Significance

Created the direct purchaser rule, limiting antitrust damages to those who bought directly from the antitrust violator.

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