News Corporation’s attempt to derail a class action alleging an illegal monopoly over in-store consumer goods promotions has been denied by a federal judge.

Paving the way for a trial or settlement, Southern District Judge William Pauley rejected the company’s motions for summary judgment in a suit filed by H.J. Heinz Co., Smithfield Foods, and other non-retailer consumer packaged goods firms.

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