Scott+Scott has filed a federal antitrust suit on behalf of HVAC businesses against the major manufacturers: Trane, Carrier, Lennox, Daikin/Goodman, Rheem, AAON, and Bosch. The suit seeks damages for businesses harmed by HVAC manufacturer’s alleged conspiracy to fix HVAC equipment prices. You may be entitled to participate and recover damages.
YOU MAY QUALIFY IF:
- You are an HVAC contractor, dealer, distributor, or supply house
- You purchased equipment from a major manufacturer or manufacturer-owned outlet
- You purchased equipment on or after January 1, 2020
No fee unless we recover for you. Request a free consultation to learn more.
A Scott+Scott attorney will contact you within one business day — confidential, no cost, no obligation — to discuss your options.
Responsible Attorneys: Patrick McGahan and Carmen Medici
Why it matters: HVAC contractors, dealers and supply houses have battled a never-ending series of equipment price increases since 2020. Scott+Scott is working with affected business to recover for the harm caused. Scott+Scott’s initial suit was filed on April 20 and can be found here.
What’s happening: Since at least 2020, major HVAC equipment manufacturers appear to have coordinated on pricing — driving up costs for furnaces, A/C units, heat pumps, rooftop units, and more.
The red flags:
- Prices rose far faster than inflation and input costs
- Manufacturers announced nearly identical increases within days of each other — through the same trade publication
- Executives publicly praised the industry’s “pricing discipline” — antitrust shorthand for collusion
- Manufacturer profit margins hit record highs while contractors bore the burden
The impact: HVAC contractors, dealers, and supply houses paid inflated prices and lost sales as equipment became unaffordable for their customers.
The bottom line: If the conduct occurred as described, it violates federal antitrust law, regardless of whether HVAC businesses could increase their own prices in response. Scott+Scott is pursuing recovery for directly harmed businesses — on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless there’s a recovery. Contact us now to ensure you can participate.