Bipartisan States and FTC Sue to Block PlayPower-Burke Playground Merger
On October 19, 2026, a bipartisan coalition of 12 state attorneys general and the Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit to block the proposed merger of playground equipment makers PlayPower and Burke, alleging it would raise costs for schools and parks.
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| Oct 20, 5:37 AM | attorneygeneral.gov | AG Sunday’s Antitrust Team Acts to Prevent Sale of Playground Manufacturer that Would Increase Costs for Taxpayer-Funded School and Park Projects |
| Oct 19, 4:05 PM | azfamily.com | Arizona AG Mayes joins FTC fight to block playground equipment merger |
| Oct 19, 12:42 PM | atg.wa.gov | WA, bipartisan coalition oppose merger that would drive up playground costs |
| Oct 19, 11:00 AM | azag.gov | Attorney General Mayes, FTC File Complaint to Block Merger of Commercial Playground Equipment Companies PlayPower, Burke |
| Oct 19, 8:43 AM | oag.ca.gov | A Costly Climb for California Schools and Parks: Attorney General Bonta Sues to Block Merger of Outdoor Playground Manufacturers PlayPower and Burke |