Chapter 2, Problem 7BCP

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Case Summary: A Company L along with 19 other companies participated in the global market for CRT products. CRT’s were used as a component in several consumer goods which included television sets as well. They were sold in large numbers in the US including the state of Washington. A lawsuit was filed by the state in the Washington state court against the company L and other foreign companies. The lawsuit claimed that these companies are conspiring for raising prices of CRTs and setting its production level in the market, which was in violation with the state consumer protection statute. In response, a motion was filed by the defendant to dismiss the case on the grounds of lack of personal jurisdiction.

To Explain: If the motion of dismissal should be granted.