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Casciani v. Kalibrate
2026–present · retail gasoline
A California class action says gas stations let Kalibrate's software set pump prices together. It was still at the pleading stage in October 2026, with an answer due October 23.
The story
The suit is Casciani v. Knowledge Support Systems, the company behind Kalibrate.
It names Marathon, 7-Eleven, Circle K, BP, and Walmart among the station operators.
The October 11 report said the defense response was not yet due.
Why it matters
The alleged overcharge is cents per gallon.
This is an early case under California's 2026 pricing-algorithm statute.
What was claimed
A common pricing cloud raised prices, with a feature to restore higher prices together.
The other side
Shared software is not automatically a conspiracy. The stations have not yet answered in this summary.
What it means for you
Pump prices are not refunded because a complaint exists.
Bottom line
The Kalibrate gas case is live. It had not left the pleading stage as of October 11, 2026.
Timeline
22 June 2026
First AB 325 gas case
Drivers sued Kalibrate and station operators in the Eastern District of California.
23 October 2026
Response deadline
Milbank reported the defendants' response was due October 23, with a scheduling conference on November 9.
Key dates
- Complaint
- 22 June 2026
- Response due
- 23 October 2026
Formal snapshot
Summary: California drivers allege gas stations and Kalibrate's pricing cloud coordinated pump prices. The case was filed June 22, 2026. As of October 11, a response was due October 23 and a conference was set for November 9.
Regulator / plaintiff argument: Plaintiffs say stations surrendered most pricing decisions to a common algorithm and that prices were higher where adoption was high.
Outcome: The case is at the pleading stage. No dismissal or settlement is recorded.
Conduct tags
Laws referenced
- Sherman Act §1 — 15 U.S.C. §1
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