The statute of limitations for antitrust claims is four years. 15 U.S.C. § 15(b). However, the limitations period does not commence until the damages are inflicted and ascertainable. Moreover, each time a plaintiff is injured by an act of defendants, a cause of action accrues and the statute of limitations runs from the commission of the act.

It informed of the case, that McGuireWoods was Lead Counsel, that two other firms were class counsel, that I could opt out by notifying them, that I should not try to directly contact the court (Manuel L. Read, USDJ, CD Cal.) about the case, and similar stuff.

In brief, the sections are

What is this case about? (Defendants, allegations, and “The Court has not yet determined whether Plaintiffs’ or Defendants’ contentions are correct. A jury trial is scheduled to resolve the issues beginning on September 12, 2006.”

Am I affected…

Who represents me…

How do I find out more information (the link you pointed to, Eric, as well as the phone number and mail address for Eliot Disner at MGW in L.A.

How do I remain a class member…

How do I exclude myself from the class

What if I have questions.

Dated July 12th.

Fun stuff! I have a “claimant ID number” and have received an “important court document”! 🙂

Eh N.