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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
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Underpayment of Natural Gas Royalties in Texas – Landowner Lawsuits
Chesapeake Energy and Total E&P USA paid $52.5 million to 13,000 residents of Johnson County, Tarrant County, and Dallas County, Texas, who accused the companies of underpaying royalties on natural gas well leases. Total’s share of the settlement amounted to $13.1 million.
- Misconduct Type
- Non-governmental Contract Fraud
- Enforcement Agency
- Non-Governmental
- Contracting Party
- Non-Governmental
- Court Type
- Civil
- Disposition
- Settlement
- Date of Settlement Announcement
- 5/23/2016
| Contractors Involved |
Penalty |
| Total |
|
| Total S.A. |
$13,125,000
|
| Further Information |
Released |
