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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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Australia Fine for Misleading Consumers and Retailers
Hewlett-Packard Australia was ordered to pay a AUS$3 million (US$2.7 million) civil penalty in a case brought by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) accusing the company of making false or misleading representations about consumer guarantee rights, including the terms of repairs, product returns and warranties, in 2011 and 2012. The representations were made by HP staff working at call centers located around the world.
- Misconduct Type
- Consumer Affairs
- Enforcement Agency
- International
- Contracting Party
- None
- Court Type
- Civil
- Disposition
- Fine
- Date of Fine
- 7/5/2013
