Diisocyanates Antitrust Litigation
The causation theory in MDL-2862 posits that the defendants' conspiracy to fix prices and reduce supply of diisocyanates, primarily MDI and TDI, directly caused economic harm to direct purchasers by inflating raw material costs. This illegal conduct led to overcharges passed downstream, resulting in increased costs for manufacturing polyurethane products. The legal framework emphasizes establishing a causal link between conspiracy activities and economic damages, focusing on the impact on supply and pricing.
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Pending actions
12
Total actions filed
Active
Status
10/03/2018
Established
Filing deadline
No specific filing deadline identified; ongoing litigation suggests continuous procedural filings from 2018 through 2026.
Who qualifies
Plaintiffs must be direct purchasers of diisocyanates, such as MDI and TDI, during the period when the conspiracy was active, roughly from before 2018 to early 2026. They must demonstrate that their purchases were directly affected by the conspiracy, resulting in economic harm through inflated prices. Specific purchase volume thresholds are not detailed in available documents.
Products involved
- Methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI)
- Toluene diisocyanate (TDI)
- Hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI) - mentioned but not confirmed as involved in the conspiracy
Alleged injuries
- Economic harm due to overcharges passed to direct purchasers of diisocyanates, primarily MDI and TDI.
Bellwether trials
Scheduled for early 2026, with procedural orders confirming trial dates; recent updates support their role in case valuation and settlement facilitation.
Lead counsel
- Parker Waichman LLP (Jason S. Goldstein) - inferred from recent leadership news; no explicit court appointment order found
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