Bandag Faces Lawsuit over Bridgestone Purchase
A number of Bandag Inc. shareholders have reportedly filed a lawsuit against the retreading supplier for allegedly failing to seek offers of purchase from potential buyers other than Japanese tyre giant Bridgestone. The lawsuit was filed in the District Court in Bandag’s hometown of Muscatine County, Iowa on December 8 by the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 572. They are seeking class action status on behalf of all shareholders.