Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd v. Zenith Radio Corp.

Summary

The Supreme Court held that the Third Circuit misapplied the summary‑judgment standard in an antitrust conspiracy case and reversed its decision, remanding for further proceedings. The Court clarified that plaintiffs must show evidence that excludes the possibility of independent action and must consider the plausibility and motive of the alleged conspiracy. It declined to address the sovereign‑compulsion argument.