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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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City of Richmond v. Chevron (Negligent Operation of Refinery)
The City of Richmond, California, sued Chevron claiming “years of neglect, lax oversight, and corporate indifference” with regard to a fire at its Richmond refinery in August 2012 that sent thousands of residents to the hospital. The lawsuit sought financial compensation for economic damage to the city, including the costs of emergency response, firefighting, environmental cleanup, alleviating harm to public health, and loss in value to city property. In May 2018, it was reported that Chevron settled the lawsuit for $5 million. In August 2013, Chevron pleaded no contest to state charges relating to the fire (see Chevron instance, “Richmond, CA Refinery No Contest Plea”).
- Misconduct Type
- Environment
- Enforcement Agency
- State/Local
- Contracting Party
- None
- Court Type
- Civil
- Disposition
- Settlement
- Date of Complaint
- 8/1/2013
Further Information |
Released |
Complaint |
8/1/2013 |