LegalJul 29, 2026, 04:47 PM
Westlake Wins Dismissal of Two Ethylene Antitrust Lawsuits
AI Summary
Westlake Corporation announced that the District Court of Amsterdam dismissed claims against the company and other defendants in two Ethylene Antitrust Litigation lawsuits. One lawsuit, filed by Shell Chemical Europe B.V., had alleged damages of approximately €1,025 million, while the other, filed by Stichting Ethylene Claims, sought a declaratory judgment for an unspecified amount. These dismissals, which occurred on July 29, 2026, are subject to appeal by the plaintiffs, and twelve other related lawsuits remain pending.
Key Highlights
- District Court of Amsterdam dismissed claims against Westlake and other defendants.
- Dismissal relates to lawsuits filed by Shell Chemical Europe B.V. and Stichting Ethylene Claims.
- Shell Chemical Europe B.V. had alleged damages of approximately €1,025 million.
- Stichting Ethylene Claims sought a declaratory judgment for unspecified damages.
- The dismissals occurred on July 29, 2026.
- Both dismissals are subject to appeal by the plaintiffs.
- Twelve other lawsuits in the Ethylene Antitrust Litigation are still pending.
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