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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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In re. Mercedes-Benz Emissions Litigation
Daimler AG and its subsidiary Mercedes-Benz USA reached an agreement to settle for approximately $700 million a consumer class action alleging the companies unlawfully misled consumers into purchasing certain “BlueTEC diesel” vehicles by misrepresenting the environmental impact of these vehicles during on-road driving. The lawsuit alleged Mercedes installed a “defeat device” that turned off or limited emissions reductions during real-world driving conditions.
- Misconduct Type
- Consumer Affairs
- Enforcement Agency
- Non-Governmental
- Contracting Party
- None
- Court Type
- Civil
- Disposition
- Settlement
- Date of Settlement Announcement
- 8/13/2020
| Contractors Involved |
Penalty |
| Total |
|
| Daimler AG |
$700,000,000
|
