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FTC v. Meta (Within) antitrust case

Brought by

Federal Trade Commission

v.

Defendants

MetaMark ZuckerbergWithin Unlimited

The FTC sought to block Meta's acquisition of Within, maker of the VR fitness app Supernatural, under a potential competition theory.

The case

Court
US District Court, Northern District of California
Docket
5:22-cv-04325
Filed
Jul 27, 2022
Status
DecidedFTC withdrew its administrative case after losing the injunction bid.
Outcome
The court denied the FTC's preliminary injunction and Meta completed its purchase of Within.

History

4 dated entries
RulingDec 13, 2023 · 2.9y agoJUDGMENT. Signed by Judge Edward J. Davila on 12/13/2023.Source
OrderFeb 7, 2023 · 3.8y agoORDER Granting 384 Administrative Motion In-Camera Treatment of Confidential MaterialSource
OrderFeb 7, 2023 · 3.8y agoORDER Granting 438 Motion to Remove Incorrectly Filed DocumentSource
FilingJul 27, 2022 · 4.3y agoComplaint filed: Federal Trade Commission v. Meta Platforms Inc.Source
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