Honeywell to pay $3.4M for alleged bulletproof vest false claims
By 
Adrianne Appel2022-10-27T20:22:00
Multinational conglomerate Honeywell International agreed to pay $3.35 million to settle allegations it sold defective material for bulletproof vests used by local, state, and tribal police departments, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Wednesday.
Between 2000-05, Honeywell sold a material it called “Z Shield” to bulletproof vest manufacturer Armor Holdings. The material was made from Zylon fiber manufactured by Japanese company Toyobo, according to the settlement agreement.
Z Shield deteriorated rapidly in heat and humidity, making it less protective against bullets—a problem Honeywell knew about, the DOJ alleged. The company violated the False Claims Act by selling the inferior material for the vests, which compromised the safety of law enforcement officers, the agency stated.
THIS IS MEMBERS-ONLY CONTENT
You are not logged in and do not have access to members-only content.
If you are already a registered user or a member, SIGN IN now.
Related articles
-
News BriefGCI to pay $40.2M to settle False Claims Act case
Alaska-based telecommunications provider GCI Communications Corp. agreed to pay more than $40.2 million as part of a settlement agreement with the Department of Justice for alleged violations of the False Claims Act.
-
News BriefL3 Technologies to pay $21.8M over false claims to DOD
Utah-based military equipment manufacturer L3 Technologies agreed to pay $21.8 million to settle false claim charges levied by the Department of Justice regarding double-billing the Department of Defense for certain parts.
-
ArticleHoneywell to pay $203M over bribery claims in Brazil, Algeria
Honeywell International agreed to pay $202.7 million to settle charges it paid bribes to obtain contracts with government entities in Brazil and Algeria in violation of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
More from Regulatory Enforcement
-
News BriefFTC sues Uber over deceptive subscriptions, a rare move for consumers by Trump officials
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed a lawsuit against Uber, alleging the ride-hailing company signed customers up for its Uber One subscription without consent, then made it hard for them to cancel. The move marks the U.S. government’s latest broadside against big tech companies, and the first major action from ...
-
News BriefCFPB pullback signals further shift toward industry-friendly regulation
The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau continues to unravel amid pressure from Trump administration officials to shutter the agency. Not only has the agency informed its employees that it will no longer be a watchdog for the financial services industry, it has also laid off employees despite court orders blocking ...
-
News BriefTrump’s CFPB, dismissing Comerica case, continues to cut down Biden-era lawsuits
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau dropped yet another consumer protection lawsuit against a bank or fintech provider since Donald Trump was sworn in as president in January. This time, it was with Comerica Bank.