Emulex Corp. (ELX) said that it has filed a lawsuit against Broadcom Corp. (BRCM) alleging that Broadcom has acted in an anticompetitive manner in violation of federal antitrust laws, as well as made defamatory statements and engaged in acts of unfair competition in violation of seven separate statutes.
The antitrust claims seek actual damages, attorneys' fees and costs, and injunctive relief.
The complaint also seeks punitive damages against Broadcom to punish and make an example of Broadcom for its alleged "malicious" conduct.
Emulex intends to vigorously prosecute this litigation to fully redress Broadcom's conduct and statements, and it is hopeful that Broadcom will immediately cease the conduct alleged in the complaint.
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