Petrobras America, Inc. v. Samsung Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.

  1. August 14, 2023

    Petrobras Loses RICO Suit Over Drilling Contract Bribe

    A federal judge in Houston has ruled in favor of Samsung Heavy Industries in a lengthy proceeding over the fallout from a bribery scandal involving Petroleo Brasileiro SA, saying the Brazilian oil company has no legitimate claim against Samsung over its role in the illegal scheme.

  2. August 09, 2022

    Judge Won't Nix Shipbuilder Claims In Petrobras Bribery Feud

    Samsung Heavy Industries can pursue its attempt to hold Petrobras America at least partially responsible for a $200 million settlement that resolved a dispute over a corrupt drilling services deal, a Texas judge said on Tuesday, rejecting the Brazilian company's argument that the claim is time-barred.

  3. August 12, 2019

    Petrobras Can't Reveal Private Docs In Samsung Bribery Fight

    A Texas federal judge won't let Petrobras America refer to certain confidential information unveiled in arbitration with an English offshore drilling services company as it pursues allegations that Samsung Heavy Industries bribed its way to a lucrative drillship construction contract.

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