Metro Council votes to hire John Bel Edwards' law firm to file antitrust lawsuit against firetruck makers
Baton Rouge Metro Council approved hiring Fishman Haygood to pursue an antitrust lawsuit against major firetruck manufacturers, with contingency payment.Summary
The Baton Rouge Metro Council voted to engage Louisiana-based law firm Fishman Haygood, whose partners include former Governor John Bel Edwards, to investigate and potentially file an antitrust class‑action lawsuit against the country’s largest fire‑truck manufacturers. The lawsuit targets companies such as Pierce Manufacturing, Rosenbauer America, and REV Group, which together control roughly 70 % of the market and are accused of colluding to restrict competition and inflate prices, causing fire‑department procurement delays. The council’s agreement is on a contingency basis, meaning the city and parish will pay the firm only if the lawsuit succeeds, thereby limiting financial risk while pursuing potential relief for local fire departments.
(Source：Wbrz)