Lafarge / ISIS Anti-Terrorism Lawsuit​

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Attorneys Assisting Those Harmed by ISIS / Daesh between 2013-2017​

For several years, ISIS/Daesh carried out widespread violence across Iraq and Syria, including attacks, forced displacement, captivity and killings. Eligible individuals may be entitled to substantial compensation in the Lafarge / ISIS lawsuit.

Between 2013 and 2017, this genocide campaign targeted Yazidis and others in the Kurdish communities, Chaldean Assyrians, and other religious and ethnic minority groups in the region. 

Documented ISIS attacks occurred in Mosul, Sinjar, Khabour, Hasakah, Kobani, Tell Tamar, and many other cities and towns in Iraq and Syria. As a result, thousands of families were forced to leave their homes and seek refuge in the United States. 

The Carlson Law Firm represents individuals and families in civil litigation aimed at holding accountable those who provided support to ISIS.

Lafarge / ISIS Anti-Terrorism Litigation

How do I know if I'm eligible for the Lafarge / ISIS lawsuit?

Anti-Terrorism Litigation Criteria

Were you hurt or Did you lose someone?

You may be eligible if you or an immediate family member experienced harm as a result of ISIS/Daesh activity. Immediate family members may include a spouse, parent, child or sibling.

Did the attack occur in Iraq or Syria between 2013-2017?

Any location in Iraq or Syria from 2013 through 2017 qualifies. This timeframe reflects the period during which ISIS controlled territory, and made use of financial support received from Lafarge.

Are you now a U.S. citizen?

There is no requirement that you were a U.S. citizen at the time of the harm at the hands of ISIS. This lawsuit, however, is for those who fled Iraq or Syria and have since obtained U.S. citizenship. Because this litigation is pursued under a U.S. law that protects U.S. nationals, unfortunately we can only help those who are U.S. citizens now.

If you qualify or are not sure, The Carlson Law Firm can review your circumstances and help you understand your legal options. The Carlson Law Firm provides free, confidential, no-obligation consultations to anyone who would like to know more. And we pursue the litigation on a strictly contingency-fee basis (no out-of-pocket costs and no risk to our clients).

What is the Lafarge / ISIS Lawsuit?​

Lafarge, SA, a French building materials company, has admitted to entering into an agreement with ISIS to maintain the operation of its Syrian cement plant in Jalabiya, Syria. According to court proceedings and Lafarge’s admissions:

  • Between 2013 and 2014, Lafarge paid millions of dollars to ISIS
  • These payments allowed continued operations in territory controlled by ISIS

In October 2022, Lafarge pled guilty in the United States and admitted to providing material support to a terrorist organization under 18 USC 2339.  In April 2026, several former Lafarge executives were also found guilty in a French court of conspiring with ISIS. 

Lafarge gave millions of dollars to ISIS.  In order to right those wrongs, the goal of the Lafarge / ISIS lawsuit is to ensure that the cement company provides meaningful compensation to those harmed by ISIS. 

What was Lafarge's Agreement with ISIS?

According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Lafarge, SA and its Syrian subsidiary, Lafarge Cement Syria, entered into arrangements with ISIS and other armed groups so the company could continue operating its cement plant in northern Syria during the Syrian civil war. The DOJ said the company’s motives were primarily economic: Lafarge wanted to keep its plant open, move employees and materials through checkpoints, buy supplies and protect its position in the Syrian cement market.

The agreement went beyond paying for access. Prosecutors said Lafarge structured payments to ISIS based on the amount of cement Lafarge Cement Syria sold, effectively creating a revenue-sharing agreement. Under the arrangement, Lafarge expected ISIS to act in the company’s economic interest by restricting or taxing competing Turkish cement, thereby allowing Lafarge to raise prices and protect its market share.

The DOJ reported that Lafarge and its subsidiary paid ISIS and the al-Nusrah Front approximately $5.92 million through intermediaries from August 2013 through October 2014. Those payments included monthly “donations,” payments to ISIS-controlled suppliers and payments tied to cement sales. Lafarge and its subsidiary also paid approximately $1.11 million to intermediaries who negotiated with and made payments to the terrorist groups on the company’s behalf.

In short, Lafarge admitted that it made payments to ISIS and other terrorist groups not only to keep doing business in Syria, but also to gain a competitive advantage while those groups were carrying out acts of violence against civilians.

Why Lafarge’s Guilty Plea Matters for Victims

Lafarge’s guilty plea is important because the company admitted in U.S. court that it conspired to provide material support to ISIS and the al-Nusrah Front. The DOJ described the prosecution as unprecedented because it was the first time a corporation was charged with providing material support and resources to foreign terrorist organizations.

For victims, this admission may be relevant because it establishes that Lafarge and its subsidiary made payments and business arrangements with designated terrorist organizations during a period of extreme violence in Syria and Iraq. That funding allowed ISIS to carry out its terror campaigns against Kurdish and Assyrian men, women, and children. 

How Lafarge Benefited From the Scheme

The DOJ reported that Lafarge Cement Syria obtained approximately $70.3 million in sales revenue from August 2013 through 2014 as a result of the scheme. Prosecutors said the total gains to all participants, including Lafarge’s Syrian subsidiary, intermediaries and terrorist groups, were approximately $80.54 million.

Revenue-Sharing Agreement With ISIS

One of the most significant allegations in the DOJ case involved Lafarge’s revenue-sharing arrangement with ISIS. In effect, Lafarge entities agreed to become business partners with ISIS.  According to the DOJ and Lafarge’s admissions, Lafarge and its Syrian subsidiary structured payments so ISIS would be compensated based on the amount of cement sold. Prosecutors said this gave ISIS a direct financial interest in Lafarge’s continued sales.

The DOJ also said Lafarge sought ISIS’s help to interfere with competitors selling Turkish cement in northern Syria, allowing Lafarge’s Syrian subsidiary to protect its market position and raise prices.

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Compensation for ISIS Victims: What Can You Recover?

Eligible claimants may receive the following compensation:

  • Wrongful death benefits 
  • Pain and suffering 
  • Medical expenses
  • Loss of income and financial support 
  • Treble (Triple) Damages – the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) provides treble damages against wrongdoers as a deterrent to supporting terrorist organizations


Our Anti-Terrorism lawyers are ready to help you pursue the justice and compensation your family deserves.

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Why Join This Lawsuit?

By filing an Anti-Terrorism Lawsuit, victims and their families may be able to:

  • Secure financial compensation for medical bills, lost wages, funeral costs, and emotional suffering.
  • Hold negligent parties accountable for security failures and preventable deaths.
  • Obtain justice for fallen service members who made the ultimate sacrifice.
  • Receive long-term support for physical injuries, PTSD, and trauma-related conditions.


If you or a loved one was killed, injured, or affected in an attack by ISIS/Daesh, you may be entitled to compensation. Contact The Carlson Law Firm today for a free consultation.

The Carlson Law Firm's Experience in Anti-Terrorism Litigation

The Carlson Law Firm has a long-standing commitment to advocating for justice. Our legal team has fought for justice in some of the most significant anti-terrorism cases, securing billions in compensation for those who have sacrificed for our country:

  • 2023 – The firm secured an $807 million judgment for 58 victims and family members holding Iran accountable for providing material support related to a 2000 terrorist bombing.
  • 2024 – The anti-terrorism team obtained a $1.956 billion judgment for 112 victims and family members.
  • 2026 – The Carlson Law Firm team won a $256 million anti-terrorism judgment for 9 plaintiffs.

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