---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-24-252071"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "CMC"
cik: "0000022444"
company_name: "COMMERCIAL METALS Co"
filed_at: "2024-11-06T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-30T04:54:04.760250+00:00"
event_type: "litigation"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.95
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.95
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# CMC faces $110M jury verdict in Pacific Steel antitrust case; trebled to $330M

## Summary
- Jury verdict against CMC for $110M, automatically trebled to $330M plus attorneys' fees.
- Pacific Steel Group lawsuit alleged trade restraints; trial began Oct 21, 2024, verdict Nov 5.
- CMC 'very disappointed,' plans to appeal and will 'vigorously defend its position.'
- Case in U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (Pacific Steel Group v. CMC).

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-24-252071
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: CMC
- cik: 0000022444
- company_name: COMMERCIAL METALS Co
- filed_at: 2024-11-06T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: litigation
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.95
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.95
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/22444/000119312524252071/0001193125-24-252071-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/22444/000119312524252071/d870352d8k.htm

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