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Municipal fire-truck price cases
2026–present · fire trucks
Cities are suing fire-truck makers over alleged price coordination. New complaints were still being filed in September 2026.
The story
La Crosse sued Oshkosh on August 20, 2025.
In September 2026 other cities filed complaints that invoke the same theory against REV Group and related defendants.
A wave of new complaints means the dispute is open.
Why it matters
Fire trucks are bought with public money.
What was claimed
Manufacturers conspired to raise fire-truck prices.
The other side
Parallel complaints are allegations. Manufacturers can deny any agreement.
What it means for you
A city budget does not change until a judgment or settlement says so.
Bottom line
The fire-truck price cases are live. Cities were still filing complaints in September 2026.
Timeline
20 August 2025
La Crosse sues
City of La Crosse v. Oshkosh was filed in the Eastern District of Wisconsin.
September 2026
More cities sue
Johnston, Hillsborough County, Cuyahoga Falls, and Shelby County filed follow-on complaints.
Key dates
- Lead complaint
- 20 August 2025
- Later city complaints
- September 2026
Formal snapshot
Summary: Cities allege fire-truck makers conspired to inflate prices. The lead case is City of La Crosse v. Oshkosh, filed August 20, 2025. More cities sued in September 2026. No judgment is recorded.
Regulator / plaintiff argument: The complaints say Oshkosh, REV Group, and others coordinated fire-truck prices paid by municipalities.
Outcome: The follow-on complaints show the litigation was still being filed in September 2026. This file does not record a class settlement or dismissal.
Conduct tags
Laws referenced
- Sherman Act §1 — 15 U.S.C. §1
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