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HP Inc. is asking an Illinois federal judge to permanently dismiss a proposed class action accusing the company of illegally blocking third-party ink cartridges through printer firmware updates.
The lawsuit, filed by customers including Renee Robinson, Richard Myers, Annette First, Casey Gaddy, Steven Gousie, Robert Plunkett, Francois Steiger, James Ulrich, Gabriel Voiles, John Waudby, and Lakesha Wells, alleges HP used software updates in 2022 and 2023 to prevent non-HP ink from working in certain printers. Plaintiffs claim the updates reduced competition in the ink market and forced consumers to purchase HP-branded cartridges at higher prices.
HP argues the amended complaint still fails to meet antitrust legal standards and does not show that consumers were unlawfully locked into buying HP ink. The company says the changes alleged by plaintiffs are insufficient to revive claims previously dismissed by the court. The judge has not yet ruled on HP’s motion. A decision in HP’s favor would end the lawsuit permanently, while a denial would allow the case to proceed.
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