As this was involved with G'ment contract provisions, the "whistleblower"
law applied. The links I posted provide further details.

I was at the Grumman auction on Bethpage Long Island a few years ago, they
were auctioning off the equipment used in F14 production. (an interesting
visit, and sad to see at the same time.) Well I do remember the large
Mitutoyo CMM, didn't see any Starrett CMM there.


"Louis Ohland" wrote in message
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Mmm, couldn't owners of the CMMs in question sue Starrett for a
defective product if Starrett wouldn't do them right? I've seen a post
where the writer said Starrett did work things out. Having said that,
there doesn't seem to be a heckuva lot on the CMMs. Didn't Starrett dump
their CMMs altogether?

Tony wrote:
I never saw anything where it was a crime, but that doesn't prevent the
G'ment from seeking a civil claim for damages.


"Louis Ohland" wrote in message
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http://www.secinfo.com/d2rF3.11e.d.htm

THE L.S. STARRETT COMPANY
121 Crescent Street
Athol, Massachusetts 01331

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Company notes that the Government itself, notwithstanding two years
of investigation, only intervened in this action for the purposes of
settlement. In addition, the United States Attorney for the District of
Massachusetts in early August informed the Company in writing that based
on the facts known to the Office of the United States Attorney, the
United States Attorney's Office does not intend to seek criminal charges
against the Company or its CMM Division in connection with allegations
arising out of, or relating to, the manufacture, sale or service of
CMMs.

So where does it show that Starrett committed a crime?