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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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Bunch v. Maersk Line Ltd. (Personal Injury)
David Michael Bunch sustained serious injuries when fell aboard the container ship Maersk Texas in 2002. While performing work in one of the ship’s holds, he fell 9 ½ feet when he failed to see a drop-off in the center of a walkway. He alleged Maersk knew of the hazard but failed to correct it. The jury awarded Bunch $3.84 million, but reduced it to $2.95 million after deciding he was 30 percent responsible.
- Misconduct Type
- Labor
- Enforcement Agency
- Non-Governmental
- Contracting Party
- None
- Court Type
- Civil
- Disposition
- Judgment Against Defendant
- Date of Verdict
- 11/30/2005
