2011 Annual Report - The Commerce Commission

Table 2: Cases Successfully Disposed Of in 2011(cont…)Cases Resolved in 2011Case Number Case Name Issues Part of CCD20102011/02/04/BC-FTD/302011/02/08/BC-FTD/312011/02/09/BC-FTD/32Complaint by UagainstIndividuals V &WCompany E vs.Company FCompany G vs.Company HOn 04-02-11, the Commission received a complaint from U againstIndividuals V & W, regarding the use of Mr. X’s name to run a business ofspare parts and sale of laptops. Once the complaint was lodged, FCCcontacted Mr. U and requested for a meeting to discuss the issue. TheCommission was informed that the complaint was lodged by his wife andthat he owns the spare parts business and does not want to proceed anyfurther. The Business and TIN registration of the company was provided bythe complainant on 15-02-11 as evidence and the complaint was withdrawn.On 08-02-10, the Commission received a complaint from Company E,regarding the misuse of market power by Company F. The respondentinformed the Complainant to close their coffee shop as it was in directcompetition with the respondent’s business and failure to do so wouldrender the respondent to cease its dealings with Company E. TheCommission after its investigation discovered that the respondent did notbreach the provisions of CCD 2010. The above was conveyed tocomplainant and the case was closed.On 09-02-11, the Commission received a complaint from Company Gagainst Company H in regards to the refusal of Company H to supplybatteries directly to Company G for retailing in the market. The Commissionwas informed that Company H directed Company G to buy batteries fromtheir specific agent who sells the batteries at a very high price. Once thecomplaint was lodged, FCC formally wrote to Company H informing them ofthe issue and seeking a response. A response was received; informing FCCthat Company H is willing to consider a business relationship with CompanyG and invited Company G to submit a submission. The above wasconveyed to the complainant and the case was closed.ProvisionsBreachedNo Breach of the CommerceCommission Decree 2010Restrictive TradePracticesRestrictive TradePracticesSections 66Sections 66Page23of236