The State of Florida sought treble damages and injunctive relief, alleging that defendant highway construction companies colluded or rigged the bids in submission of construction contracts, subcontracts, and contracts for equipment, materials, or supplies. In order to settle the dispute, the defendant construction companies agreed to settlement terms with the State of Florida. As part of the settlement, the defendant highway companies agreed to pay $22,408,980. Approximately $3,337,404.95 of the $22 million was disbursed to the State of Florida to pay investigative costs and attorney’s fees. A majority of the settlement sum reimbursed the state for overcharges related to highway construction contracts