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Berg v. Bosch Lawsuit; HARDI Referenced, but Not Named as Defendant
March 26, 2026 | 1 minute read
A class action lawsuit, Berg v. Robert Bosch et al., was filed on March 20, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. The complaint alleges coordinated pricing practices among HVAC manufacturers beginning in 2020 that contributed to rising equipment costs. The full complaint can be viewed here, along with related coverage from industry media.
HARDI is referenced in the complaint, but is not named as a defendant in the lawsuit, and continues to emphasize compliance with established industry standards and competition laws, including its anti-trust guidelines.
HARDI
HARDI (Heating, Air-conditioning, and Refrigeration Distributors International) is the single voice of wholesale distribution within the North American and Latin American HVACR markets.
A non-profit association, HARDI serves its members through government affairs and advocacy efforts, market intelligence and benchmarking, training programs, and world-class events. HARDI proudly represents more than 570 distributor members and their 5,000+ branch locations, and close to 600 suppliers, manufacturer representatives, and service vendors. HARDI Distributor members serve installation and service/replacement contractors in residential and commercial markets, as well as commercial/industrial and institutional maintenance staff. HARDI Affiliate members market, distribute, and support heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration equipment, parts, and supplies.
