Kodak Faces Lawsuit From Ink Supplier

ROCHESTER, NY—Eastman Kodak may have exited bankruptcy protection, but its legal issues are continuing. Collins Inkjet, one of its former suppliers, has filed a federal suit against Kodak, alleging the company is illegally suppressing competition, the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle reported.

Kodak and Collins are the sole suppliers of inkjet inks for the Kodak Versamark line. The suit alleges Kodak is trying to muscle out Cincinnati-based Collins by telling Versamark users that getting their printheads refurbished will cost more if they use inks not made by Kodak. It further contends Kodak has threatened customers with "slow or no refurbished printheads" if the customers continue using Collins ink.