City of La Crosse sues fire truck manufacturers over alleged market conspiracy

City of La Crosse sues fire truck manufacturers over alleged market conspiracy

LA CROSSE, Wis. – Three fire truck manufacturers, including two based in Wisconsin, are accused by the City of La Crosse of conspiring to limit supply and drive up prices. A lawsuit filed August 20 alleges Oshkosh Corporation, Rev Group based in Brookfield, and Rosenbauer America, LLC worked together to buy out several smaller manufacturers during the 2008 Great Recession. The suit claims the companies now control between 70% and 80% of the fire…