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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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Lubitz, et al. v. DaimlerChrysler Corp. (Consumer Class Action)
A nationwide class action lawsuit was filed in New Jersey state court against DaimlerChrysler over a problem with the front brakes on over 1 million 1999-2004 model Jeep Grand Cherokees. The lawsuit alleged that after as little as 5,000 miles, the steering wheel and front wheels shake, causing drivers to encounter severe vibrations and sometimes brake failure. A $14.5 million settlement was approved by the court in December 2006.
- Misconduct Type
- Consumer Affairs
- Enforcement Agency
- Non-Governmental
- Contracting Party
- None
- Court Type
- Civil
- Disposition
- Settlement
- Date of Settlement
- 12/26/2006
| Contractors Involved |
Penalty |
| Total |
|
| Daimler AG |
$14,500,000
|
