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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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Valero Refining–Texas v. KBR, et al. (Breach of Contract, Negligence)
Valero Energy sued four companies, including KBR, over an August 4, 2008 explosion at Valero’s Houston refinery that led to the release of dangerous sulfur compounds. Valero claims it has incurred more than $5 million in damages for the incident, which it alleges was the result of defects in the design, engineering, and construction of the sulfur tank facilities.
- Misconduct Type
- Non-governmental Contract Fraud
- Enforcement Agency
- Non-Governmental
- Contracting Party
- Non-Governmental
- Court Type
- Civil
- Disposition
- Pending
- Date of Complaint
- 8/2/2012
| Contractors Involved |
Penalty |
| Total |
|
| KBR |
$0
|
| Further Information |
Released |
| Complaint |
11/27/2012 |
