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[[File:110705_chicago_recycler_exporting.jpg|thumb|400px|Shipping container eventually tracked to China on the property of Intercon Solutions.
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==Summary==
 
==Summary==
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Intercon Solutions, an electronics recycler based in Illinois, was found by BAN to be engaging in numerous fraudulent and illegal activities during various investigations. When results of these investigations were made public, Intercon vigorously denied and launched a defamation lawsuit against BAN. After a lengthy legal battle, Intercon's case was dismissed with prejudice in October of 2015 and BAN was able to publicly release their collected evidence.
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==Evidence==
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==Evidence & Supporting Documents==
 
*[http://wiki.ban.org/images/2/2b/BAN_InterconExportReportOct2015.pdf '''Intercon Solutions - Its Record of Export and Public Funding'''] - BAN report summarizing the Intercon Solutions case and and related evidence.
 
*[http://wiki.ban.org/images/2/2b/BAN_InterconExportReportOct2015.pdf '''Intercon Solutions - Its Record of Export and Public Funding'''] - BAN report summarizing the Intercon Solutions case and and related evidence.
 
::''Supporting documents:''
 
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*[http://wiki.ban.org/images/9/98/Evidentiary_ReportInterconSolutions.pdf '''Evidentiary Report of Potential e-Stewards® Violation'''] - BAN report highlighting initial cases of illegal export, presented to Intercon in July 2012.
 
*[http://wiki.ban.org/images/9/98/Evidentiary_ReportInterconSolutions.pdf '''Evidentiary Report of Potential e-Stewards® Violation'''] - BAN report highlighting initial cases of illegal export, presented to Intercon in July 2012.
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*[http://wiki.ban.org/images/8/8b/2015-10-09_Minute_Entry_Dismissal_with_Prejudice.pdf '''Dismissal of Intercon Lawsuit with Prejudice - October 10, 2015''']
  
  
 
==Chronology==
 
==Chronology==
 
::(see:[[Intercon_Solutions:chronology|'''''Intercon Solutions Chronology of Events''''']])
 
::(see:[[Intercon_Solutions:chronology|'''''Intercon Solutions Chronology of Events''''']])
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==Press Coverage==
 
==Press Coverage==
 
===Basel Action Network Press Releases===
 
===Basel Action Network Press Releases===
*[http://www.ban.org/news/2011/07/05/toxic-e-waste-exports-by-chicago-electronics-recycler-uncovered "Toxic E-Waste Exports by Chicago Electronics Recycler Uncovered"] - July 4, 2011
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*[http://www.ban.org/news/2011/07/05/toxic-e-waste-exports-by-chicago-electronics-recycler-uncovered "Toxic E-Waste Exports by Chicago Electronics Recycler Uncovered"] - July 5, 2011
*"BAN answers questions raised regarding Intercon Solutions hazardous waste exportation to developing countries and e-Stewards® Certification denial" - July 14, 2011<ref>http://archive.ban.org/ban_news/2011/140701_BAN_answers_questions_raised_regarding_Intercon_Solutions_hazardous_waste_exportation_to_developing_countries_and_estewards_certification_denial.html</ref>
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*[http://www.ban.org/ban_news/2011/111301_e_cycler_intercon_accused_of_china_shipments_takes_legal_action.html E-cycler Intercon Accused of China Shipments Takes Legal Action] - July 7, 2011
*"Major US Newspapers, TV, Radio Organizations File Brief in Support of Basel Action Network" - January 12, 2014<ref>http://www.ban.org/news/2014/01/13/major-us-newspapers-tv-radio-organizations-file-brief-in-support-of-the-basel-action-network</ref>
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*[http://www.ban.org/ban_news/2011/110805_intercon_case_shows_arbitration_need.html Intercon Case Shows Arbitration Need] - July 8, 2011
*"BAN Denies Defamation Allegations, Launches Countersuit Against Intercon Solutions" - September 4, 2012<ref>http://www.ban.org/2012/09/04/ban-denies-defamation-allegations-launches-countersuit-against-intercon-solutions</ref>
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*[http://www.ban.org/ban_news/2011/140701_BAN_answers_questions_raised_regarding_Intercon_Solutions_hazardous_waste_exportation_to_developing_countries_and_estewards_certification_denial.html "BAN answers questions raised regarding Intercon Solutions hazardous waste exportation to developing countries and e-Stewards® Certification denial"] - July 14, 2011
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*[http://www.ban.org/2012/09/04/ban-denies-defamation-allegations-launches-countersuit-against-intercon-solutions "BAN Denies Defamation Allegations, Launches Countersuit Against Intercon Solutions"] - September 4, 2012
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*[http://www.ban.org/news/2014/01/13/major-us-newspapers-tv-radio-organizations-file-brief-in-support-of-the-basel-action-network "Major US Newspapers, TV, Radio Organizations File Brief in Support of Basel Action Network"] - January 12, 2014
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**[http://www.ban.org/files/MajorMediaAmicus.pdf Supporting Major Media Amicus Brief Document]
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===E-Scrap News Articles===
 
===E-Scrap News Articles===
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*''"Basel Action Network gains media support in legal battle"'' - Jan 17, 2014 <ref>http://resource-recycling.com/node/4521</ref>
 
*''"Basel Action Network gains media support in legal battle"'' - Jan 17, 2014 <ref>http://resource-recycling.com/node/4521</ref>
 
*''"Intercon suit against BAN moves forward"'' - July 9, 2015 <ref>http://resource-recycling.com/node/6166</ref>
 
*''"Intercon suit against BAN moves forward"'' - July 9, 2015 <ref>http://resource-recycling.com/node/6166</ref>
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===Other Media Coverage===
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*[http://www.altweeklies.com/aan/aan-fights-to-defend-anti-slapp-laws/Article?oid=7521345 "AAN Fights to Defend Anti-SLAPP Laws"] - January 13, 2014
  
  
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[[File:Intercon_Office_Area.jpg|thumb|300px|Intercon Solutions office area]]
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
 
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Revision as of 15:29, 21 October 2015

Intercon Sign Closeup.jpg
Shipping container eventually tracked to China on the property of Intercon Solutions. Photograph: © BAN 2009


Summary

Intercon Solutions, an electronics recycler based in Illinois, was found by BAN to be engaging in numerous fraudulent and illegal activities during various investigations. When results of these investigations were made public, Intercon vigorously denied and launched a defamation lawsuit against BAN. After a lengthy legal battle, Intercon's case was dismissed with prejudice in October of 2015 and BAN was able to publicly release their collected evidence.


Evidence & Supporting Documents

Supporting documents:
Annex A - Whistleblower Documents Linking Intercon Containers to Export to Asia
Annex B - Additional Documents Linking Intercon Containers to Export to Asia
Annex C - Highlighted Excerpts of Intercon Solutions Approved Applications for Public Funding
Annex D - Screenshots of No Export Language on Intercon Solutions’ Website


Chronology

(see:Intercon Solutions Chronology of Events)


Press Coverage

Basel Action Network Press Releases


E-Scrap News Articles

  • "Certification audit exposes exporter" - July 5, 2011[1]
  • "More questions than answers in certification fallout" - July 15, 2011[2]
  • "Court ruling favors Intercon Solutions" - July 21, 2011 [3]
  • "Intercon Solutions appeals to R2, BAN" July 29, 2011 [4]
  • "Intercon Solutions says containers cleared by Chinese inspection" August 5, 2011 [5]
  • "Hong Kong confirms hazardous material in container" - August 25, 2011 [6]
  • "Intercon Solutions files suit against BAN" - June 29, 2012 [7]
  • "Intercon relisted as R2 certified" - July 5, 2012 [8]
  • "BAN responds to Intercon legal filing" - July 12, 2012 [9]
  • "BAN countersues Intercon Solutions" Sept 5, 2012 [10]
  • "Intercon and BAN defamation battle rolls forward" - Sept 5, 2013 [11]
  • "Basel Action Network gains media support in legal battle" - Jan 17, 2014 [12]
  • "Intercon suit against BAN moves forward" - July 9, 2015 [13]

Other Media Coverage


Intercon Solutions office area

References