The Republic of Iraq v. ABB AG et al

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Case overview

Case Number:

1:08-cv-05951

Court:

New York Southern

Nature of Suit:

Racketeer/Corrupt Organization

Judge:

Sidney H. Stein

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  1. October 03, 2014

    Iraq Asks 2nd Circ. For $10B Oil-For-Food Rehearing

    The Republic of Iraq urged the full Second Circuit on Thursday to rehear a split decision in a $10 billion racketeering suit seeking to hold Chevron Corp., Daimler AG, BNP Paribas SA and dozens of other multinationals responsible for alleged misappropriations of U.N. Oil For Food funds.

  2. February 06, 2013

    Iraq's $10B Suit Over Oil-For-Food Scheme Nixed

    A New York federal judge on Wednesday tossed out Iraq's $10 billion racketeering lawsuit accusing multinational companies of paying kickbacks and helping Saddam Hussein defraud a United Nations oil-for-food program, finding the Middle Eastern nation shared responsibility for the Hussein regime's actions.

  3. October 26, 2012

    Cos. Seek To Skirt Iraq's $10B Suit Over Oil-For-Food Scheme

    Iraq cannot bring its $10 billion lawsuit against multinationals that allegedly helped Saddam Hussein steal money via the Oil-for-Food program, the companies argued Friday, saying he was the legal representative of the country during the corruption.

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