United Biologics, LLC, dba United Allergy Services, Petitioner v. Amerigroup Tennessee, Inc., dba Amerigroup Community Care, et al.

United Allergy Services says allergists and health insurers worked together to pressure its physician customers to stop using its allergy-testing and immunotherapy services. The company asks whether it can seek lost-profit damages even though the Sixth Circuit viewed those customers as the more direct victims.

The case has not been scheduled for oral argument. United Allergy Services argues that Illinois Brick should not block damages for the intended and actual target of the alleged boycott.

The case could determine when a business targeted by an alleged group boycott can recover its lost profits under federal antitrust law. For example, a service company that loses physician clients after alleged pressure from competitors and insurers could gain or lose a path to damages.

The Court could clarify whether a company allegedly pushed from a market may recover lost profits under federal antitrust law.

Businesses that provide services through customers, such as physicians, could be affected when competitors and insurers allegedly pressure those customers to cut ties.

The Court may schedule oral argument or take another scheduling action. No decision window is set yet.