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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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Bridgestone Americas v. IBM (Back-Office IT System Overhaul)
Tire manufacturer Bridgestone alleged that IBM breached a 2009 contract to upgrade Bridgestone’s companywide invoicing, order management, delivery, and accounting IT system. Bridgestone claimed that after more than two years and $74 million, IBM delivered a defective system. Bridgestone alleged breach of contract, misrepresentation, gross negligence and fraud, and sought more than $200 million in damages (tripled under the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act). In June 2018, it was reported that both parties reached a settlement.
- Misconduct Type
- Poor Contract Performance
- Enforcement Agency
- Non-Governmental
- Contracting Party
- Non-Governmental
- Court Type
- Civil
- Disposition
- Settlement
- Date of Complaint
- 10/29/2013
| Further Information |
Released |
| Complaint |
10/29/2013 |
