Federal Trade Commission
Protecting America's Consumers
Docket No. 9351
In the Matter of McWane, Inc., a corporation, and Star Pipe Products, Ltd., a limited partnership
FTC File No. 101 0080
May 13, 2013
- Complaint Counsel’s Notice of Appeal [PDF – 3 pages]
- Respondent McWane, Inc.’s Notice of Appeal [PDF – 3 pages]
May 9, 2013
- Initial Decision by Chief Administrative Law Judge D. Michael Chappell Issued On May 1, 2013 [Redacted Public Version] [PDF – 476 pages]
- News Release
March 28, 2013
- Administrative Law Judge’s Order Extending Time for Filing Initial Decision Pursuant to Commission Rule 3.51
January 28, 2013
- Complaint Counsel’s Post-trial Reply Findings of Fact And Conclusions of Law
- Complaint Counsel’s Post-trial Reply Brief
January 25, 2013
- Respondent McWane, Inc.’s Reply to Complaint Counsel’s Post-trial Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law
- Post Trial Reply Brief of Respondent McWane, Inc.
January 9, 2013
December 21, 2012
- Post-trial Brief of Respondent McWane, Inc.
- Respondent McWane, Inc.'s Proposed Findings of Fact
December 19, 2012
- Complaint Counsel’s Post-trial Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law
- Complaint Counsel’s Post-trial Brief
- Administrative Law Judge’s Order Setting Closing Arguments
December 18, 2012
- Complaint Counsel’s Unopposed Motion for in Camera Treatment of Telephone Records
December 14, 2012
- Respondent McWane, Inc.'s Proposed Conclusions of Law
- Administrative Law Judge’s Order Granting Complaint Counsel's Motion for in Camera Treatment of Telephone Records
December 11, 2012
- Notice of Appearance Filed by Counsel Supporting the Complaint
November 13, 2012
- Administrative Law Judge’s Order Granting Joint Motion for Extension of Time for Filing Post-trial Briefs
- Administrative Law Judge’s Order on Post-trial Briefs
November 9, 2012
- Joint Motion for Extension of Time (Corrected)
November 8, 2012
- Administrative Law Judge’s Order on Non-party Sigma Corporation's Unopposed Motion for in Camera Treatment
November 7, 2012
- Administrative Law Judge’s Order Closing Hearing Record
- Administrative Law Judge’s Order Denying Respondent's Motion to Dismiss at the Close of Evidence Offered in Support of the Complaint
- Unopposed Motion of Non-party Sigma Corporation for in Camera Treatment of Certain Additional Designated Hearing Exhibits
October 26, 2012
- Administrative Law Judge’s Order on Respondent's and Complaint Counsel's Motions for in Camera Treatment
October 24, 2012
- Complaint Counsel’s Motion for in Camera Treatment of Portions of Dr. Laurence Schumann’s Expert Reports and Demonstrative Exhibits
October 23, 2012
- Notice of Appearance Filed by Counsel for Third-party Sigma Corporation
September 24, 2012
- Motion of Non-party Griffin Pipe Products for in Camera Treatment of Proposed Evidence
September 21, 2012
September 20, 2012
- Motion of Non-party American Cast Iron Pipe Company for in Camera Treatment of Proposed Evidence
- Respondent McWane, Inc.'s Proposed Stipulations of Law, Fact, and Authenticity
September 18, 2012
- Notice of Appearance Filed by Counsel for Third-party Sigma Corporation
September 17, 2012
- Complaint Counsel’s Motion for in Camera Treatment of Witness Telephone Records
- Administrative Law Judge’s Order Granting Motion for in Camera Treatment of Witness Telephone Records
September 13, 2012
- Notice of Appearance Filed by Counsel for Third-party The Distribution Group
September 7, 2012
- Notice of Appearance Filed by Counsel Supporting the Complaint
- Administrative Law Judge’s Order Denying Respondent's Motion to Exclude Evidence, Or in the Alternative, Motion for Continuance
September 6, 2012
- Administrative Law Judge’s Order Denying Motion to Quash Subpoena Ad Testificandum
September 5, 2012
- Complaint Counsel’s Response in Opposition to Motion of Non-party Sigma Corporation to Quash Subpoena
- Administrative Law Judge’s Order Denying Motion to Quash Subpoenas or For Protective Order Filed by Mr. Tommy E. Brakefield
September 4, 2012
- Complaint Counsel’s Opposition to Tommy E. Brakefield’s Motion to Quash Subpoena or for Protective Order
August 31, 2012
- Notice of Appearance Filed by Counsel for Third-party Tommy Brakefield
- Respondent McWane, Inc.'s Pre-Trial Brief
- Motion to Quash Subpeona or for Protective Order
- Declaration of Matthew A. White, Esquire, in Support of Non-party Sigma Corporation's Motion to Quash Subpoena
- Administrative Law Judge’s Order on Star Pipe Products, Ltd.'s Motion for in Camera Treatment
- Motion of Non~party Sigma Corporation to Quash Subpoena
August 29, 2012
- Complaint Counsel's Opposition to McWane, Inc.'s Motion to Exclude Evidence, or in the Alternative, Motion for Continuance
August 28, 2012
August 27, 2012
- Administrative Law Judge’s Order Requiring Expedited Response
August 24, 2012
- Respondent McWane, Inc.’s Motion to Exclude Evidence, or in the Alternative, Motion for Continuance
August 23, 2012
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Complaint Counsel’s Pre-Trial Brief and Exhibits [Public Redacted Version] [PDF – 1640 pages]
August 17, 2012
- Administrative Law Judge’s Order on Non-parties' Motions for in Camera Treatment
- Administrative Law Judge’s Order on Respondent's Motion for in Camera Treatment
August 16, 2012
- Administrative Law Judge’s Order Denying Motions in Limine to Preclude Admission of Expert Opinions and Testimony
August 15, 2012
- Administrative Law Judge’s Order Denying Respondent's Motion to Preclude Complaint Counsel's Proposed Proffer of Investigational Hearing Transcripts at Trial
August 14, 2012
- Administrative Law Judge’s Order Granting in Part and Denying in Part Respondent's Motion in Limine to Preclude Complaint Counsel from Using Privilege as a Sword and a Shield
August 13, 2012
- Complaint Counsel’s Opposition to McWane, Inc.’s Motion in Limine to Preclude Complaint Counsel from Using Privilege as a Sword and a Shield
- Complaint Counsel’s Memorandum in Opposition to McWane’s Motion in Limine to Exclude Testimony from Dr. Laurence Schumann
- Respondent’s Opposition to Complaint Counsel’s Motion in Limine To Exclude Certain Opinions and Price Analyses in Dr. Parker Normann’s Expert Report
August 9, 2012
-
Opinion of the Commission on Complaint Counsel’s and Respondent’s Motions for Summary Decision [Provisionally Redacted Version] [PDF - 32 pages]
- Commission Order Denying Respondent's Motion For Summary Decision and Complaint Counsel's Motion For Partial Summary Decision
- Statement of Commissioner Rosch, Concurring in Part and Dissenting in Part
August 8, 2012
- Administrative Law Judge’s Order Denying Respondent's Motion to Amend the Protective Order Governing Discovery
- Notice of Appearance Filed by Counsel for the Respondents
August 7, 2012
- Complaint Counsel’s Opposition to Respondent’s Motion In Limine to Preclude Complaint Counsel’s Proposed Proffer of Investigational Hearing Transcripts at Trial
- Complaint Counsel’s Opposition to Respondent McWane, Inc.’s Motion to Amend the Protective Order Governing Discovery
- Respondent McWane, Inc.’s Motion for in Camera Protection of Certain Documents Containing Sensitive Business Information
August 6, 2012
- Commission Order Denying Request For Oral Argument
August 2, 2012
- McWane, Inc.’s Motion In Limine to Preclude Complaint Counsel’s Proposed Proffer of Investigational Hearing Transcripts at Trial
- McWane, Inc.’s Motion In Limine to Preclude Complaint Counsel from Using Privilege as a Sword and a Shield
- Motion In Limine to Exclude Certain Opinions and Price Analyses in Dr. Parker Normann’s Expert Report
- Respondent’s Motion In Limine to Exclude Opinion Testimony
July 31, 2012
- Unopposed Motion of Non-Party Sigma Corporation for in Camera Treatment of Certain Designated Hearing Exhibits
- Notice of Appearance Filed by Counsel for Third-Party The Distribution Group Parr Brown Gee & Loveless, P.C.
- Star Pipe Products, Ltd.’s Motion for in Camera Treatment of Proposed Evidence
- Non-Party United States Pipe and Foundry Company, LLC's Motion For in Camera Treatment of Complaint Counsel Proposed Trial Exhibits
July 30, 2012
- McWane, Inc.'s Motion to Amend the Protective Order Governing Discovery
July 27, 2012
- Administrative Law Judge’s Order on Respondent McWane, Inc.'s Motion for Extension of Time
- Sip Industries' Motion for in Camera Treatment of Material Previously Designated as Confidential
- Electrosteel USA, LLC's Unopposed Motion For in Camera Treatment of Proposed Evidence
- Notice of Appearance Filed by Counsel for Non-Party Griffin Pipe Products
- Notice of Appearance Filed by Counsel for Third-Party Ferguson Enterprises, Inc., a Wolseley Company
- Notice of Appearance Filed by Counsel for Third-party American Cast Iron Pipe Company
July 26, 2012
- Administrative Law Judge’s Order on Non-parties' Motions for Extension of Time
- Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time for Respondent McWane, Inc. to File Motion for in Camera Treatment of Hearing Exhibits and Deposition Designations
- Notice of Appearance Filed by Counsel for Third-Party Metalfit, Inc.
July 25, 2012
- Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time for Non-Party Star Pipe Products, Ltd. to File Motion for in Camera Treatment of Complaint Counsel’s and McWane’s Hearing Exhibits
- Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time for Non-party Sigma Corporation to File Motion for in Camera Treatment of Certain Designated Hearing Exhibits
- Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time for Non-party U.S. Pipe & Foundry Company, Inc. to File Motion for in Camera Treatment of Complaint Counsel and McWane, Inc. Trial Exhibits
July 24, 2012
- Respondents Motion for in Camera Treatment of Trial Exhibits
- Administrative Law Judge’s Order on Non-party MetalFit, Inc.'s Motion for in Camera Treatment
July 19, 2012
- Respondent McWane Inc.'s Supplemental Responses to Complaint Counsel's Requests for Admission
July 13, 2012
- Administrative Law Judge’s Order Granting in Part and Denying in Part Complaint Counsel's Motion to Exclude Evidence or in the Alternative to Compel Discovery
July 11, 2012
- Administrative Law Judge’s Order Denying Respondent's Motion for Reconsideration and Respondent's Motion to Strike
July 10, 2012
- Complaint Counsel’s Opposition to Respondent McWane, Inc.’s Motion for Reconsideration
And Motion to Strike - Respondent McWane, Inc.’s Opposition to Complaint Counsel's Motion to Exclude Evidence Related to DIFRA and its Operations or in the Alternative to Compel Related Discovery
- Respondent McWane, Inc.'s Motion for Reconsideration
July 9, 2012
- Response of Sigma Corporation to Complaint Counsel's Motion to Exclude Evidence Relating to
Advice Related to DIFRA and its Operations, or in the Alternative, To Compel Related Discovery
July 5, 2012
- Response of U.S. Pipe & Foundry Company, Inc. to Complaint Counsel's Motion to Exclude Evidence Relating to Advice Related to DIFRA an its Operations, or in the Alternative, To Compel Related Discovery
- Response of Star Pipe Products, Ltd. To Complaint Counsel's Motion to Exclude Evidence Relating to Advice Related to DIFRA an its Operations, or in the Alternative, To Compel Related Discovery
- Administrative Law Judge’s Order Granting Complaint Counsel's Motion to Compel Respondent McWane, Inc.'s Responses to Requests for Admission
July 3, 2012
June 28, 2012
- Reply Brief in Support of Respondent McWane, Inc.'s Motion for Summary Decision
June 27, 2012
- Complaint Counsel’s Motion to Compel Respondent McWane, Inc.’s Responses to Requests for Admission
- Complaint Counsel’s Motion to Exclude Evidence Relating To Advice Related to DIFRA and its Operations, or in the Alternative, to Compel Related Discovery
- Complaint Counsel’s Reply Memorandum in Support of its Motion For Partial Summary Decision
June 25, 2012
- Memorandum of Law in Support of Respondent McWane, Inc.'s Opposition to and Motion to
Strike Complaint Counsel's Motion for Partial Summary Decision
June 22, 2012
- Notice of Appearance filed by Counsel Supporting the Complaint
- Complaint Counsel's Opposition to Respondent's Motion for Summary Decision
June 15, 2012
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Respondent McWane, Inc.’s Objections and Responses to Complaint Counsel's Requests for Admission
June 8, 2012
- Complaint Counsel’s Motion For Partial Summary Decision
- Respondent Mcwane, Inc.’s Motion [And Proposed Order] For Summary Decision
June 1, 2012
- Administrative Law Judge's Order Granting Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time and Revised Scheduling Order
May 30, 2012
- Respondent McWaye, Inc. Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time
- Notice of Appearance Filed by Counsel for Respondent McWane Inc.
May 29, 2012
- Notice of Appearance Filed by Counsel for Respondent McWane Inc.
May 22, 2012
- Complaint Counsel’s Requests for Admissions To Respondent McWane, Inc. (1-50)
May 21, 2012
-
Commission Order Permanently Withdrawing From Adjudication All Claims Against Respondent Star Pipe Products, Ltd.
May 17, 2012
- Administrative Law Judge’s Order on Respondent's Motion to Compel Answers to Interrogatories
May 11, 2012
May 7, 2012
- Complaint Counsel’s Opposition to McWane, Inc.’s Motion to Compel Complaint Counsel’s Answers to Interrogatory Nos. 16-23
May 1, 2012
- Administrative Law Judge’s Order Granting Second Unopposed Motion of Non-party Mueller Water Products, Inc. for Extension of Time
April 30, 2012
- Respondents McWane, Inc.’s Motion to Compel Complaint Counsel’s Answers to Interrogatory Nos. 16-23
- Second Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time for Mueller Water Products, Inc. to File Motion to Quash or to Limit the Federal Trade Commission's Subpoena Duces Tecum
April 23, 2012
- Administrative Law Judge’s Order on Sip Industries' Motion to Quash Subpoena
- Notice of Appearance Filed by Counsel for Third-party Custom Fab, Inc.
- Sip Industries’ Reply in Support of Motion to Quash Subpoena Duces Tecum
April 20, 2012
- Administrative Law Judge’s Order Granting Unopposed Motion of Custom Fab, Inc. for Extension of Time
April 17, 2012
- Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time for Custom Fab, Inc. to File Motion to Quash or Limit McWane, Inc.'s Subpoena Duces Tecum and Subpoena Ad Testificandum
April 16, 2012
- Administrative Law Judge’s Order Granting Complaint Counsel's Motion to Compel Respondent's Answers to Interrogatories
April 11, 2012
- Respondent McWane, Inc.’s Opposition to Complaint Counsel’s Motion to Compel Answers To Interrogatory Nos. 13-16
April 9, 2012
- Administrative Law Judge’s Order Denying Complaint Counsel's Request for Expedited Briefing
April 6, 2012
- Respondent McWane, Inc.’s Opposition to Sip Industries’ Motion to Quash Subpoena Duces Tecum
April 5, 2012
- Joint Motion to Hold in Abeyance Star Pipe Products, Ltd.’s Motion to Limit Subpoenas
April 4, 2012
- Complaint Counsel’s Motion to Compel Respondent McWane, Inc.s Answers to Interrogatory Nos. 13-16 (Request for Expedited Briefing)
April 3, 2012
- Administrative Law Judge’s Order Granting Second Unopposed Motion of Dana Kepner Company, Inc. for Extension of Time
April 2, 2012
- Administrative Law Judge’s Order Granting Second Unopposed Motion of McWane, Inc. for Extension of Time
- Second Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time Filed by Third-party Dana Kepner Company, Inc.
March 30, 2012
- Administrative Law Judge’s Order Granting Second Unopposed Motion of Non-party Sigma Corporation for Extension of Time
- Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time for McWane, Inc. to File Response to SIP Industries’ Motion to Quash
March 29, 2012
- Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time Filed by Third-party Everett J. Prescott, Inc.
- Administrative Law Judge’s Order Granting Unopposed Motion of Everett J. Prescott, Inc. for Extension of Time
- Commission Order Extending Withdrawal From Adjudication As To Respondent Star Pipe Products, Ltd.
- Sigma Corporation’s Second Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time
- Notice of Appearance Filed by Counsel Supporting the Complaint
March 28, 2012
- Administrative Law Judge’s Order Granting Unopposed Motion of Non-party Mueller Water Products, Inc. for Extension of Time
- Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time for Mueller Water Products, Inc. to File Motion to Quash or to Limit the Federal Trade Commission's Subpoena Duces Tecum
- Notice of Appearance Filed by Counsel for Third-Party Mueller Water Products, Inc.
- Administrative Law Judge’s Order Granting Unopposed Motion of Dana Kepner Company, Inc. for Extension of Time
March 27, 2012
- Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time by Third-party Dana Kepner Company, Inc.
March 26, 2012
- Federal Register Notice: Star Pipe Products, Ltd.; Analysis of Proposed Consent Order to Aid Public Comment; Proposed Consent Agreement
- Complaint Counsel’s Supplemented Objections and Responses to Respondent McWane’s First Set of Requests for Admissions
- Everett J. Prescott, Inc.’s Second Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time
March 20, 2012
- Agreement Containing Consent Order
- Decision and Order
- Analysis of Proposed Consent Order To Aid Public Comment
- News Release
- Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time for McWane, Inc. to File Response to SIP Industries’ Motion to Quash
- Second Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time Filed by Third-party Dana Kepner Company, Inc.
- The C.I. Thornburg Co., Inc.'s Motion to Limit Subpoena and Incorporated Memorandum in Support
- Unopposed Motion to Hold in Abeyance C.I. Thornburg Co., Inc.'s Motion to Limit Subpoena
- Administrative Law Judge’s Order Granting Unopposed Motion of McWane, Inc. for Extension of Time
March 19, 2012
- Notice of Appearance Filed by Counsel for Third-party The C.I. Thornburg Co., Inc.
March 16, 2012
- Administrative Law Judge’s Order Granting Unopposed Motion of Non-party Illinois Meter, Inc. For Extension of Time
- Administrative Law Judge’s Order Granting Second Unopposed Motion of Star Pipe Products, Ltd. For Extension of Time
- Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time for Illinois Meter, Inc., to File Motion to Quash or to Limit McWane, Inc.’s Subpoena Duces Tecum and Subpoena Ad Testificandum
- Star Pipe Products, Ltd’s.Second Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time
- Notice of Appearance Filed by Counsel for Third-party Illinois Meter, Inc.
- Notice of Appearance Filed by Counsel for Third-party Serampore Industries Private (Ltd.), Inc., d/b/a SIP Industries
March 15, 2012
- Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time for Glidewell Specialties Foundry Co., Inc. to File Motion to Quash or to Limit the Federal Trade Commission's Subpoena Duces Tecum
March 14, 2012
- Administrative Law Judge’s Order Granting Unopposed Motion of Dana Kepner Company, Inc. for Extension of Time
March 13, 2012
- Notice of Appearance Filed by Counsel for Third - Party Sigma Corporation
- Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time Filed by Third-party Dana Kepner Company, Inc.
- Notice of Appearance Filed by Counsel for Third-party Dana Kepner Company, Inc.
- Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time for Everett J. Prescott, Inc. to File Motion to Quash Or to Limit McWane, Inc.'s Subpoena Duces Tecum And Subpoena ad Testificandum
- Notice of Appearance Filed by Counsel for Third-party Everett J. Prescott, Inc
March 12, 2012
- Administrative Law Judge’s Order Granting Unopposed Motion of Everett l. Prescott, Inc. for Extension of Time
- Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time for Glidewell Specialties Foundry Co., Inc. to File Motion to Quash or to Limit Mcwane, Inc.'s Subpoena Duces Tecum And Subpoena Ad Testificandum
- Notice of Appearance Filed by Counsel for Third-party Glidewell Specialties Foundry Co., Inc.
March 8, 2012
- Administrative Law Judge’s Order Granting Unopposed Motion of Star Pipe Products, Ltd. for Extension of Time
- Star Pipe Products’ Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time
March 7, 2012
- Administrative Law Judge’s Order Granting Unopposed Motion of Non-party Sigma Corporation for Extension of Time
March 6, 2012
- Non-party Sigma Corporation's Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time
- Administrative Law Judge’s Order Granting Unopposed Motion of Non-party U.S. Pipe & Foundry Company, Inc. for Extension of Time
March 5, 2012
- Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time for U.S. Pipe & Foundry Company, Inc. to File Motion to Quash or to Limit McWane, Inc.'s Subpoena Duces Tecum
- Notice of Appearance Filed by Counsel for Non-party U.S. Pipe & Foundry Company, Inc.
March 1, 2012
- Administrative Law Judge’s Order Granting Unopposed Motion of Non-party Sigma Corporation for Extension of Time to Move to Limit or Quash Subpoenas
February 29, 2012
- Non-party Sigma Corporation’s Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time
- Notice of Appearance Filed by Counsel or Representative for Non-party Sigma Corporation
February 28, 2012
- Complaint Counsel’s Notice of Withdrawal of Motion for in Camera Treatment of Responses to Respondent McWane’s First Set of Requests for Admission
- Star Pipe Products, Ltd.’s Notice to McWane, Inc. of Stay and Withdrawal from Adjudication, and Objections to Pending Discovery Requests
- Complaint Counsel’s Objections and Responses to Respondent McWane’s First Set of Requests for Admission
February 27, 2012
- Complaint Counsel’s Motion for in Camera Treatment of Responses to Respondent McWane’s First Set of Requests for Admission
February 23, 2012
-
Commission Order Withdrawing Matter From Adjudication As To Respondent Star Pipe Products, Ltd., For the Purpose
of Considering A Proposed Consent Agreement - Joint Motion to Withdraw Matter from Adjudication
February 15, 2012
- Administrative Law Judge’s Scheduling Order
February 13, 2012
- Notice of Appearance Filed by Counsel for Respondent McWane, Inc.
February 7, 2012
- Administrative Law Judge’s Order Resetting Scheduling Conference
February 3, 2012
- Administrative Law Judge’s Order Setting Scheduling Conference
February 2, 2012
- Answer of Respondent Mcwane Inc. to the Federal Trade Commission’s Administrative Complaint
- Notice of Appearance Filed by Counsel for Respondent McWane, Inc
February 1, 2012
- Notice of Appearance Filed by Counsel Supporting the Complaint
January 30, 2012
- Notice of Appearance Filed by Counsel Supporting the Complaint
January 23, 2012
- Notice of Appearance Filed by Counsel for Respondent Star Pipe Products, Ltd.
- Answer of Respondent Star Pipe Products, Ltd. To Complaint of Federal Trade Commission
January 5, 2012
- Protective Order Governing Discovery Material
- Order Designating Administrative Law Judge
January 4, 2012
- Administrative Complaint
- Statement of Commissioner Rosch, Concurring In Part and Dissenting In Part
- News Release