Milwaukee joins other municipalities in suing fire truck manufacturers

The City of Milwaukee has filed a lawsuit against three fire truck manufacturers—REV Group, Oshkosh Corp., and Rosenbauer America—accusing them of colluding to inflate prices and limit supply. This action joins a federal class-action lawsuit initiated by the City of La Crosse, alleging that these companies used the Fire Apparatus Manufacturers’ Association to facilitate anticompetitive practices. Milwaukee city officials emphasize that taxpayers bear the burden of these increased costs for essential emergency equipment, and the litigation aims to ensure fair competition and protect public safety.