# Samsung, SK Hynix and Micron must face DRAM conspiracy suit

_Published Sunday, November 15, 2026 at 3:18 AM EST · Policy · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

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A federal judge on Nov. 14 denied Samsung, SK Hynix and Micron's motion to dismiss a proposed class action alleging they conspired to restrict conventional DRAM supply, litnews.ai reported. DRAM is memory used in computers, phones and servers. Judge Noël Wise found the allegations plausible; they have not been proven.

The court cited alleged long-term commitments of memory supply for AI accelerators, conventional-memory contract refusals, factory delays and similar customer-vetting practices as supporting an inference of conspiracy. It gave no weight to arguments based on investor statements about supply discipline, industry conference meetings or market concentration.

The companies must answer by Dec. 7, 2026. An initial case management conference is scheduled for Jan. 12, 2027.

## Sources

- [litnews.ai](https://litnews.ai/articles/garciaguirre-samsung-sk-hynix-micron-dram-conspiracy-suit-survives-dismissal)

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Published: 2026-11-15T08:18:08.392Z
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