In the Matter of CERTAIN OPAQUE POLYMERS Investigation No. 337-TA-883 United States International Trade Commission (U.S.I.T.C.), Washington D.C. October 20, 2014 Pender, Thomas B., Administrative Law Judge Notice On October 20, 2014,1 issued Order No. 27 as an Initial Determination finding that Respondents Organik Kimya San. Ve Tic. A.S., Organik Kimya Netherlands B.V., Organik Kimya U.S., Inc. ("Oranik Kimya") spoliated evidence in this investigation in violation of Commission Rule 210.33(b). As a sanction for Organik Kimya's bad faith spoliation of evidence I have found Organik Kimya in default with regard to Dow's allegations of trade secret misappropriation. As an additional sanction, I have also imposed monetary sanctions against Organik Kimya and its counsel, jointly and severally. SO ORDERED. Thomas B. Pender Administrative Law Judge