In a significant legal development, the City of Augusta has filed a class-action lawsuit against several major fire truck manufacturers, alleging antitrust violations. The lawsuit accuses Oshkosh Corporation, Pierce Manufacturing, Inc., REV Group, Inc., Rosenbauer America LLC, and the Fire Apparatus Manufacturers’ Association of conspiring to limit the supply and inflate prices of fire trucks across the United States. This alleged collusion has reportedly led to artificially high prices and extended wait times for new fire trucks, severely impacting municipal budgets and public safety. The case highlights ongoing concerns about market consolidation and anti-competitive practices in the fire apparatus industry.
Source: 125cv1543_City_of_Augusta_v_Oshkosh_Corporation_Complaint_Eastern_District_Wisconsin.pdfCity of Augusta is suing Oshkosh Corporation for conspiracy to limit supply and inflate prices of fire trucks
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