Judge Refuses to Dismiss DRAM Supply Conspiracy Suit Against Samsung, SK Hynix, Micron
Summary
A federal judge denied Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron's motion to dismiss a proposed class action alleging a conspiracy to restrict conventional DRAM supply. The court found the complaint plausibly alleged an antitrust agreement under Sherman Act Section 1, distinguishing it from the Ninth Circuit's DRAM II ruling, and noted long-term contracts, HBM pivot, and other factors as supporting inference of coordination. The ruling keeps the case alive with deadlines and a January 2027 case-management conference.