Ramen price-fixing class action headed for U.S. trial

U.S. District Judge William Orrick on Thursday rejected efforts by market leader Nongshim Co and Ottogi Corp to dismiss claims brought by food retailers and distributors, and by consumers in 23 U.S. states and Washington, D.C.Lawyers in the United States for Nongshim and Ottogi did not immediately respond on Friday to requests for comment.