You May be Eligible to Receive up to $3,512 in Compensation
Ace Hardware Antitrust Class Action Lawsuit
A lawsuit has been filed against Ace Hardware, alleging that the company and its affiliated stores engaged in a long-running scheme to coordinate prices and limit competition in violation of federal antitrust laws. According to the complaint, Ace allegedly used its cooperative structure to facilitate pricing practices that resulted in consumers paying higher prices for hardware and home improvement products.
Plaintiffs claim that Ace stores shared detailed pricing and sales information through centralized systems, allowing participating stores to coordinate prices rather than compete with one another. The lawsuit further alleges that Ace organized stores into geographic “price zones” where pricing decisions were influenced by shared data and recommendations.
The complaint also names software provider Epicor, alleging that its technology helped collect and distribute pricing and sales information used to support the alleged coordination. Plaintiffs argue that these practices reduced consumer choice and artificially inflated prices across numerous Ace Hardware locations nationwide.
The lawsuit seeks to represent consumers who purchased products from Ace Hardware stores or through Ace’s online platform during the relevant period. Plaintiffs are seeking damages, injunctive relief, and changes to the company’s pricing practices, alleging violations of federal antitrust laws.
Because the allegations involve a widely distributed retail network and claims of price-fixing and antitrust violations, a class action lawsuit may follow or expand as more consumers become aware of the issue.
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