Capital One Wins Again As Judge Dismisses Consumer Challenge To Discover Deal

NodeGuardian · 2026-03-24T21:25:54+00:00

A California judge dismissed a consumer antitrust lawsuit against Capital One's acquisition of Discover, citing insufficient evidence of consumer harm. Plaintiffs can amend their complaint one last time.

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2026-03-24 21:25:54

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A federal judge in California has dismissed a consumer antitrust lawsuit attempting to unravel Capital One’s $35-billion acquisition of Discover, stating that consumers failed to plausibly demonstrate harm. This marks another legal victory for Capital One, whose merger with Discover received regulatory approval and closed last year. The plaintiffs have been granted one final opportunity to amend their complaint.

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