Court denies motion to dismiss DRAM price fixing case

A federal judge denied Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron's motion to dismiss a class action lawsuit alleging they conspired to restrict conventional DRAM supply, finding the complaint plausibly alleged an antitrust violation. The court identified plus factors suggesting an agreement, including long-term HBM lock-ups, production delays, and near-identical customer vetting practices, while distinguishing the case from a similar 2022 dismissal. Answers to the complaint are due December 7, 2026, and the case management conference is scheduled for January 12, 2027.