8 states file suit against Kroger, Albertsons

NodeGuardian · 2026-04-07T06:58:07+00:00

Eight states and D.C. are suing Kroger and Albertsons for $10.3 million in costs linked to the unsuccessful $24.6 billion merger, seeking reimbursement for litigation expenses and attorney fees from the antitrust case.

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2026-04-07 06:58:07

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Eight states and the District of Columbia have filed a lawsuit against Kroger Co. and Albertsons Cos. Inc., seeking $10.3 million to cover the costs incurred while fighting the failed $24.6 billion merger between the two grocery giants. The plaintiffs, including the Federal Trade Commission, aim to be reimbursed for attorney fees and litigation expenses related to the antitrust battle. The states involved are Arizona, California, Illinois, Maryland, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, and Wyoming.

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