Savannah Ready-Mix Concrete $36.9 Million Price-Fixing Settlements, Argos, Thomas, Evans, Lafarge and Elite (Claim by November 16, 2026)

Ready-mix concrete suppliers have agreed to pay a combined $36.9 million to settle an antitrust class action over alleged price-fixing in the greater Savannah, Georgia market. If you bought ready-mix concrete directly from a covered plant between January 1, 2010 and July 31, 2016, you must file a claim or purchase-audit request by November 16, 2026 to get a share. Claims can be filed online or mailed with a postmark no later than that date.

The case is Pro Slab, Inc., et al. v. Argos USA LLC, et al., Case No. 2:17-cv-03185-BHH, in the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina. The defendants deny the allegations and settled to avoid the cost and uncertainty of continued litigation. The settlements are not a finding that the alleged conspiracy happened.

The $36.9 million is the total of five separate settlement agreements, not one fund with one set of terms. The Thomas, Evans, Lafarge and Elite settlements have already been approved. The largest, with Argos for $17.5 million, still needs final approval at a hearing on November 4, 2026.

Savannah Ready-Mix Concrete Settlements Quick Facts: Pro Slab v. Argos

Detail	Information
Case	Pro Slab, Inc., et al. v. Argos USA LLC, et al., No. 2:17-cv-03185-BHH
Court	U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina
Combined settlements	$36,900,000 (see the Evans note below)
Settling defendants	Argos, Thomas Concrete, Evans Concrete, Lafarge North America and Elite Concrete
Main claim	Price-fixing under Section 1 of the Sherman Act
Class period	January 1, 2010 to July 31, 2016
Who is included	Direct purchasers of ready-mix concrete from covered plants in the greater Savannah area (Georgia and South Carolina)
Claim and audit request deadline	November 16, 2026
Argos final approval hearing	November 4, 2026, 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time
Payment	Pro rata, based on qualifying purchases, after deductions
Settlement administrator	Verita Global
Class counsel	Preti Flaherty Beliveau & Pachios; Cohen & Malad LLP
Official website	savannahconcretecase.com

How the $36.9 Million Savannah Concrete Settlement Total Breaks Down

Settlement	Amount	Status
Argos USA LLC and Argos Ready Mix LLC	$17,500,000	Final approval hearing November 4, 2026
Thomas Concrete, Inc. and Thomas Concrete of South Carolina, Inc.	$7,600,000	Approved
Evans Concrete, LLC	$5,650,000 (or $5,800,000)	Approved
Lafarge North America Inc.	$5,400,000	Approved
Elite Concrete, LLC	$750,000	Approved
Total using the $5.65 million Evans amount	$36,900,000

The Thomas and Evans settlements share a website and total $13,250,000 using the lower Evans figure. The Evans agreement sets its payment at $5.8 million, reduced to $5.65 million if Evans meets its payment conditions within the specified period. The $36.9 million figure uses the reduced amount. If the full $5.8 million applied, the total would be $37.05 million. Confirm the final figure on the official settlement website.

Thomas, Evans and Lafarge received final approval first, with a hearing in November 2025. Elite was approved on June 10, 2026. These are gross amounts. Attorneys’ fees, notice and administration costs and any approved service awards are deducted before payments to class members. The sources reviewed do not state the fee and expense amounts requested.

The settlements are also partial. Coastal Concrete Southeast II, LLC, named as a defendant, is not among the settling defendants.

What the Savannah Ready-Mix Concrete Price-Fixing Lawsuit Alleges

The plaintiffs claim that from January 1, 2010 through July 31, 2016, the largest ready-mix concrete producers in the greater Savannah market conspired to fix, raise, maintain or stabilize prices. The alleged conspiracy covered Savannah, the surrounding area, Statesboro, Georgia and Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.

The named plaintiffs are Pro Slab, Inc., Bremer Construction Management, Inc. and Michelle L. Vieira, as trustee of Forrest Concrete, LLC. In 2019 a federal judge in Charleston let the case proceed, finding the plaintiffs had adequately alleged that the companies fixed prices, rigged bids and allocated customers and territories.

The Criminal Case Behind the Civil Lawsuit

Argos admitted in 2021 that a small number of former employees in Pooler, Georgia had conspired to fix prices, rig bids and allocate markets for ready-mix concrete in the Savannah area, and agreed to pay a $20 million fine. In July 2024 a federal jury convicted two men in a related prosecution, a former Argos salesman and a general manager at Elite Concrete. The criminal case is separate from this class action, and the civil defendants still deny the civil allegations.

Federal Antitrust Laws Behind the Savannah Concrete Price-Fixing Case

Sherman Act Section 1, 15 U.S.C. § 1

Section 1 prohibits contracts, combinations and conspiracies that unreasonably restrain interstate trade. Agreements among competitors to fix prices, rig bids or divide customers and territories are treated as among the most serious violations. Violations can be prosecuted criminally by the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division. Corporations face fines up to $100 million, and individuals face up to 10 years in prison.

Clayton Act Section 4, 15 U.S.C. § 15

The Clayton Act lets people and businesses injured by an antitrust violation sue for three times their damages plus attorneys’ fees. That is what gives price-fixing class actions their leverage in settlement talks. Settlements usually pay only a fraction of the trebled amount.

The Direct Purchaser Rule: Illinois Brick Co. v. Illinois, 431 U.S. 720 (1977)

Under federal law, only direct purchasers can generally recover damages for an overcharge. That is why this class covers only people and businesses who bought concrete directly from a covered plant. Homeowners who paid a builder or contractor for a finished project usually did not buy the concrete directly.

Statute of Limitations, 15 U.S.C. § 15b

Antitrust damages claims generally must be filed within four years after the claim accrues, subject to tolling rules. The class period ended in July 2016 and the lawsuit was filed in 2017.

Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 23(e) and 28 U.S.C. § 1715

Rule 23(e) requires court approval of a class settlement after a finding that it is fair, reasonable and adequate. That is the purpose of the November 4, 2026 Argos hearing. The Class Action Fairness Act (28 U.S.C. § 1715) requires notice of proposed class settlements to federal and state officials before final approval.

Who Qualifies for the Savannah Ready-Mix Concrete Settlements

You are a class member if you purchased ready-mix concrete directly from one or more covered plants between January 1, 2010 and July 31, 2016. The plants are operated by Argos, Elite, Evans, Lafarge, Coastal and Thomas, and each settlement website lists them by location. Individuals and businesses can qualify. You do not have to live in Savannah today. What counts is whether your historical purchase fits the settlement’s definition.

Which Concrete Plants Are Covered?

Area	Examples of listed plant locations
Savannah area (Georgia)	Savannah, Pooler, Garden City, Port Wentworth, Rincon, Richmond Hill, Bloomingdale, Black Creek
Coastal and inland Georgia	Hinesville/Midway, Statesboro, Claxton, Metter, Millen, Jesup, Sylvania
South Carolina	Hardeeville, Ridgeland, Beaufort, Bluffton
Other	Several portable plants at specified locations

This is a partial list. Use the plant schedules on the settlement websites to check your purchases: argos.savannahconcretecase.com, tne.savannahconcretecase.com, laf.savannahconcretecase.com and elite.savannahconcretecase.com.

What Counts as a Qualifying Purchase?

Distributions are based on “Qualifying Purchases,” which are direct purchases of ready-mix concrete from a covered plant during the class period. Items sold separately, such as admixtures, material additives, building materials and service fees, do not count.

Who Is Excluded?

The notices exclude the defendants, their employees, their parents, subsidiaries and affiliates, and government entities. Other conditions may apply under each agreement. If you are unsure whether you or your company qualifies, contact the administrator before filing.

Do Contractors Qualify?

A contractor can qualify if it bought ready-mix concrete directly from a covered plant. A person who hired a contractor, bought a house or paid for a driveway generally did not buy directly. Check invoices, delivery tickets and the plant list.

How Much Each Savannah Concrete Settlement Class Member Will Receive

There is no flat payment. Each settlement’s net fund is divided in proportion to qualifying purchases, based on your direct purchases compared with those of other class members who file. A company that bought a lot of concrete will receive a larger share than one that bought a little. The sources reviewed give no estimated payout, and amounts will vary widely.

Can You Collect From More Than One Settlement?

Possibly, if you have qualifying purchases covered by more than one settlement. If you received more than one Claim ID and PIN, file a separate claim for each.

How to File a Savannah Ready-Mix Concrete Settlement Claim by November 16, 2026

You need the Claim ID and PIN printed on your settlement notice.

1. Find your notice. If you did not get one but believe you qualify, use the contact form on savannahconcretecase.com or call Verita at 1-888-999-5317.
2. Open the claim portal linked from savannahconcretecase.com, or use the paper claim form from your notice.
3. Enter your Claim ID and PIN. Your qualifying purchase amount appears pre-filled from records collected in the litigation.
4. Check the amount. If it is correct, submit the form.
5. Submit by November 16, 2026, online or by mail with a postmark no later than that date.

What If the Pre-Filled Purchase Amount Is Wrong?

You can submit a different amount with supporting records and request an audit. Useful records include invoices, receipts and delivery tickets showing the plant name, products purchased, amount and purchase or delivery date. Use the same online link or mail the request to the administrator. The audit request deadline is also November 16, 2026.

Argos Notice Wording to Watch For

The Argos settlement is still awaiting final approval, and some older Argos notice text said claim forms would be issued after approval. The current settlement website and FAQ give November 16, 2026 as the claim deadline. If you have an Argos notice but no Claim ID or PIN, contact Verita promptly rather than assuming no action is needed.

How Are Settlement Payments Made?

By paper check mailed to the address you provide. Verita issues payments after it finishes processing all claims and audit requests and the court approves the applicable settlements. No payment date has been confirmed.

Opt-Out and Objection Deadlines in the Savannah Concrete Settlements

The Argos opt-out and objection deadline was September 22, 2026 and has passed. The periods for the Thomas, Evans, Lafarge and Elite settlements have also passed. The November 16, 2026 date is for claims and audit requests only, not a new opt-out deadline.

If you did not opt out, you remain in the class and can still file a claim. You will also be bound by the release of claims against the settling defendants based on direct purchases from the covered plants during the class period. The release generally stops you from suing those defendants separately over the same antitrust claims.

Key Dates in the Savannah Ready-Mix Concrete Settlements

Event	Date	Status
Start of alleged price-fixing period	January 1, 2010	Past
End of alleged price-fixing period	July 31, 2016	Past
Lawsuit filed	2017	Completed
Thomas, Evans and Lafarge final approval hearing	November 2025	Completed
Elite settlement approved	June 10, 2026	Completed
Argos opt-out and objection deadline	September 22, 2026	Passed
Argos final approval hearing	November 4, 2026, 9:30 a.m. ET	Scheduled
Claim and audit request deadline (all settlements)	November 16, 2026	Upcoming
Payments	Not confirmed	After claims processing and approvals

Savannah Concrete Settlement Administrator and Class Counsel Contact Information

• Administrator: Verita Global, Pro Slab, Inc., et al. v. Argos USA LLC, et al. Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 301172, Los Angeles, CA 90030-1172
• Phone: 1-888-999-5317
• Email: [email protected]
• Class counsel: Preti Flaherty Beliveau & Pachios and Cohen & Malad LLP
• Website: savannahconcretecase.com

Other Antitrust and Price-Fixing Settlements Covered by AllAboutLawyer

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Frequently Asked Questions About the Savannah Ready-Mix Concrete Settlements

Is the $36.9 million Savannah concrete settlement approved?

Partly. The Thomas, Evans, Lafarge and Elite settlements have been approved. The $17.5 million Argos settlement is awaiting a final approval decision after the November 4, 2026 hearing.

Who qualifies for the Savannah concrete settlements?

People and businesses that bought ready-mix concrete directly from a covered plant between January 1, 2010 and July 31, 2016. The plant list and class definition control.

What is the deadline to claim?

November 16, 2026, online or postmarked by that date. The deadline for purchase-audit requests is the same.

Do I need receipts?

Not for a standard claim. The form uses your Claim ID and PIN and shows a pre-filled qualifying purchase amount. If you disagree with it, submit an audit request with invoices, receipts or delivery tickets.

How much will I get?

It depends on your qualifying purchases compared with other claimants, after fees and costs are deducted. There is no fixed amount.

I bought concrete through a contractor. Can I claim?

Probably not. Only direct purchasers from a covered plant can claim. If a contractor bought the concrete directly, the contractor may qualify.

Does the $36.9 million total include the full Evans amount?

It uses the reduced $5.65 million Evans amount. The agreement provides for $5.8 million if Evans’s payment conditions were not met, which would make the total $37.05 million.

Can I still opt out or object?

No. The opt-out and objection deadlines for all five settlements have passed, including the September 22, 2026 deadline for Argos.

Did the companies admit to price-fixing?

Not in the civil case. The defendants deny the allegations. Separately, Argos admitted in 2021 to price-fixing conduct by former employees in the criminal case and paid a $20 million fine.

Where can I get help with my claim?

Call Verita Global at 1-888-999-5317, email [email protected], or write to the P.O. Box above.

Official Sources and Legal References

1. Official settlement website and FAQ: https://www.savannahconcretecase.com/frequently-asked-questions.aspx
2. Argos settlement website: https://argos.savannahconcretecase.com/
3. Thomas and Evans settlement website: https://tne.savannahconcretecase.com/
4. Lafarge settlement website: https://laf.savannahconcretecase.com/
5. Elite settlement website: https://elite.savannahconcretecase.com/
6. Claim Depot, Savannah concrete settlements summary (October 22, 2026): https://www.claimdepot.com/settlements/savannah-concrete-case
7. Antitrust Law Daily Wrap Up, “Price fixing case in ready-mix concrete industry survives motion to dismiss” (September 20, 2019): https://www.vitallaw.com/news/antitrust-d-s-c-price-fixing-case-in-ready-mix-concrete-industry-survives-motion-to-dismiss/ald0165bb45c87d671000a566005056885db606
8. The Current, “Federal jury convicts 2 for fixing concrete prices in Coastal Georgia” (July 12, 2024): https://thecurrentga.org/2024/07/12/federal-jury-convicts-2-for-fixing-concrete-prices-in-coastal-georgia/
9. U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division, “The Antitrust Laws”: https://www.justice.gov/atr/antitrust-laws-and-you
10. Sherman Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1: https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/15/1
11. Clayton Act, 15 U.S.C. § 15: https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/15/15

General consumer information, not legal advice. AllAboutLawyer.com is not a law firm. The defendants deny the civil allegations and the settlements are not a finding of liability. Confirm dates on the official settlement website.

Researched and written by Israr Ahmad, legal content researcher and founder of AllAboutLawyer.com. All facts verified against the official settlement websites and FAQ run by Verita Global (savannahconcretecase.com), published court and news coverage, and the settlement agreements as reported, as of October 23, 2026. Last Updated: October 23, 2026.