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Federal Contractor Misconduct Database (FCMD)
The federal government routinely awards contracts to companies with
histories of misconduct, including
…
contract fraud and other
violations. POGO believes that providing this website will help to
improve contracting decisions and increase public knowledge of how
the government spends billions of taxpayer dollars each year.
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Advanced Internet Technologies v. Dell (Defective Desktop Computers)
Advanced Internet Technologies, Inc. (AIT) accused Dell of knowingly selling AIT defective OptiPlex desktop computers. AIT claimed that Dell knew its OptiPlex computers had significant problems with the motherboard, power supply, and central processing unit fan that caused overheating, crashes, and lost data. In September 2010, it was reported that Dell and AIT had reached a tentative settlement. Details of the final settlement will not be publicly released.
- Misconduct Type
- Consumer Affairs
- Enforcement Agency
- Non-Governmental
- Contracting Party
- None
- Court Type
- Civil
- Disposition
- Settlement
- Date of Filing
- 11/1/2007
| Contractors Involved |
Penalty |
| Total |
|
| Dell, Inc. |
Undisclosed
|
| Further Information |
Released |
| Complaint |
8/10/2010 |
