Opinion
Misc. No. 99-0197 (TFH), MDL No. 1285, Docket No. 99-5167
March 31, 2003
ORDER DISMISSING DEFENDANT TAKEDA CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES LTD.
This matter being presented to the Court in connection with the Motion of Cargill, Incorporated, The Iams Company, Agribrands International, Inc., CSA Nutrition, Inc. (f/k/a Carl S. Akey, Inc. and also known as CSA Nutrition Services, Inc.), Nestle Purina PetCare Company (f/k/a Ralston Purina Company and also known as Nestle Ralston PetCare Company), Ralcorp Holdings, Inc., and The Coca-Cola Company (collectively the " Cargill Plaintiffs") to Dismiss Defendant Takeda Chemical Industries Ltd. with Prejudice, it is hereby
ORDERED that the Fourth Amended Complaint in this action is dismissed with prejudice solely against defendant Takeda Chemical Industries Ltd. This Order is without prejudice to the Cargill Plaintiffs' rights or claims against any other defendant or alleged co-conspirator in this litigation.