Construction Firm pays $102 million for bid rigging in Egypt
The wheels of justice turn slowly, but when they come around the effect can be crushing. I love it. A plus $100 MILLION verdict (against Bill L. Harbert construction companies) . Ok, we hear about the $100 million plus settlements, but I am often suspicious that if they "settled" for $100 million dollars that they must have made $500 million in their fraud. That, of course, only means the fraudulent jerks win the battle of litigation. But, then you get the VERDICT. Well, as a trial attorney, the word verdict just turns me on. I simply can't help believing that justice was served. So, cheers to Keith Morgan and Carolyn Mark the prosecutors on the case. From an ex-federal prosecutor, now, self acclaimed Civil Justice Prosecutor (which really just means a guy who likes to bring scamming corporations to justice), to a standing AUSA, hats off to you and the great work you both must have done to achieve that fine result.
I hope every paper in the country covers this news, but from what I have read in my local paper, it was simply swept under the rug. Who really cares about $100 million in fraud that was just recovered for the taxpayer anyway. There is a delicate balance in the world between all the criminals and all those seeking to stop this type of crime. Mr. Morgan and Ms. Mark are on the right side that scale and I just like letting the world know about them. Ok, I am stepping off my soapbox now. Good night.
Brian
Click Here to read the Birmingham News Article - May 15, 2007
