Allegations that a national hair-care product manufacturer and wholesaler engaged in resale price maintenance are contained in the first litigation filed by the newly created ACCC*.
Mayo International Pty Ltd, directors Jon Le Court and Brian Thom, and area manager, Alex Shaw, were named in proceedings filed in the Federal Court Brisbane.
The ACCC alleges that the company and its servants attempted to induce and induced retailers, Price Attack franchisees, to prevent Mayo products being sold at less than Mayo's recommended retail price.
The ACCC is seeking penalties and injunctions against the company and individuals.
A directions hearing will be held on December 1 1995 in Brisbane.
Mayo International Pty Ltd, directors Jon Le Court and Brian Thom, and area manager, Alex Shaw, were named in proceedings filed in the Federal Court Brisbane.
The ACCC alleges that the company and its servants attempted to induce and induced retailers, Price Attack franchisees, to prevent Mayo products being sold at less than Mayo's recommended retail price.
The ACCC is seeking penalties and injunctions against the company and individuals.
A directions hearing will be held on December 1 1995 in Brisbane.