Opinion
Misc. No. 99-0197 (TFH), MDL No. 1285, Docket No. 99-5167
October 24, 2002
ORDER DISMISSING DEFENDANTS TANABE SEIYAKU COMPANY, LTD. AND TANABE USA, INC.
This matter being presented to the Court in connection with the Stipulated Motion of Cargill, Incorporated, The Iams Company, Agribrands International, Inc., CSA Nutrition, Inc. ( f/k/a Carl S. Akey, Inc.), Nestle Purina PetCare Company ( f/k/a Ralston Purina Company), Ralcorp Holdings, Inc., and The Coca-Cola Company (collectively the " Cargill Plaintiffs") to Dismiss Defendants Tanabe Seiyaku Company, Ltd. and Tanabe USA, Inc. with Prejudice, it is hereby
ORDERED that the Fourth Amended Complaint in this action is dismissed with prejudice solely against defendants Tanabe Seiyaku Company, Ltd. and Tanabe USA, Inc. This Order is without prejudice to the Cargill Plaintiffs' rights or claims against any other defendant or alleged co-conspirator in this litigation.