LOS ANGELES - The county is suing a private equity firm and three fire truck manufacturers, alleging they consolidated the fire truck market through anticompetitive deals and unfair practices - ...

Los Angeles County is suing a private equity firm and three other companies alleging overcharging and state and federal ...

The county alleges the buyout firm illegally reduced competition to raise prices for fire engines and supplies.

The county claims two large manufacturers have eliminated competition in the fire apparatus industry, resulting in long wait times and higher prices for fire departments.

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The city claims four manufacturers conspired to raise prices and shrink supply, squeezing resources in local fire departments ...