The class action lawsuit was filed on behalf of all individuals or entities that purchased Portland Cement or Ready Mix Concrete in Florida. Defendants are Cemex Corp., Florida Rock Industries, Inc., Holcim (US), Inc., Lafarge NorthAmerica, Inc., Lehigh Cement Company, Suwannee American Cement LLC, Titan America LLC and Votorantim Cimentos North America, Inc.
The complaint alleges that Defendants eliminated competition in the markets for cement and concrete by charging artificially high prices for these products in Florida from at least January 1, 2000 to the present. The complaint further alleges that Defendants facilitated this conspiracy through in-person meetings, telephone conversations, and other communications. The complaint details the specific employees who participated in the conspiracy as well as the locations at which illegal pricing was discussed.


