Kresimiria Kresimirian Manufacturing Coalition v. Maj Holdings

Kresimirian Manufacturing Coalition v. Maj Holdings

Kresimirian Manufacturing Coalition v. Maj Holdings (2017) was the “Iron Triangle” antitrust challenge in which small businesses sued Maj Holdings for anti-competitive vertical integration.

Background

The coalition argued Maj’s conglomerate structure unlawfully foreclosed rivals across manufacturing supply chains. The petition sought structural remedies and breakup orders.

Holding

The Superior Tribunal ruled 8–3 that aggressive vertical integration was not unconstitutional.

Legacy

The decision effectively sanctioned the Maj conglomerate model against constitutional antitrust challenges. Catalogue: Landmark Cases.