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==Evidence & Supporting Documents==
 
==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.
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*[http://wiki.ban.org/images/2/2b/BAN_InterconExportReportOct2015.pdf '''Intercon Solutions - Its Record of Export and Public Funding''']  
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::Full summary of Intercon case and related evidence.
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::''Supporting documents:''
 
::''Supporting documents:''
 
:::[http://wiki.ban.org/images/4/48/InterconAnnexA_Export_Feb2013.pdf Annex A - Whistleblower Documents Linking Intercon Containers to Export to Asia]
 
:::[http://wiki.ban.org/images/4/48/InterconAnnexA_Export_Feb2013.pdf Annex A - Whistleblower Documents Linking Intercon Containers to Export to Asia]
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:::[http://wiki.ban.org/images/0/02/InterconAnnexD_WebsiteScreenShots.pdf Annex D - Screenshots of No Export Language on Intercon Solutions’ Website]
 
:::[http://wiki.ban.org/images/0/02/InterconAnnexD_WebsiteScreenShots.pdf Annex D - Screenshots of No Export Language on Intercon Solutions’ Website]
  
*[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/c/c9/Intercon_Grant_Review_Oct2015.pdf '''Intercon Grant Review''']
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::Summarizes Intercon Solution’s Publicly Funded Grants Awarded for Domestic Recycling between 2004 & 2009.
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*[http://wiki.ban.org/images/9/98/Evidentiary_ReportInterconSolutions.pdf '''Evidentiary Report of Potential e-Stewards® Violation''']
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::Highlighting cases of improper export, presented to Intercon in July 2012.
  
 
*[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''']
 
*[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''']
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*[http://wiki.ban.org/images/b/b9/InterconContainers_Sorted_PIERSinputs_BAN2013-v2.pdf '''Spreadsheet of over 200 Intercon shipping containers.'''] ''....(note: Excel version available upon request - email inform@ban.org)''
  
  
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===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 5, 2011
 
*[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
*[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
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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
*[http://www.ban.org/ban_news/2011/110805_intercon_case_shows_arbitration_need.html Intercon Case Shows Arbitration Need] - July 8, 2011
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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
 
*[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
 
*[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
 
*[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
 
*[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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===E-Scrap News Articles===
 
===E-Scrap News Articles===
*''"Certification audit exposes exporter"'' - July 5, 2011<ref>http://resource-recycling.com/node/1883</ref>
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*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/1883 "Certification audit exposes exporter"] - July 5, 2011
*''"More questions than answers in certification fallout"'' - July 15, 2011<ref>http://resource-recycling.com/node/1922</ref>
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*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/1922 "More questions than answers in certification fallout"] - July 15, 2011
*''"Court ruling favors Intercon Solutions"'' - July 21, 2011 <ref>http://resource-recycling.com/node/1928</ref>
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*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/1928 "Court ruling favors Intercon Solutions"] - July 21, 2011
*''"Intercon Solutions appeals to R2, BAN"'' July 29, 2011 <ref>http://resource-recycling.com/node/1958</ref>
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*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/1958 "Intercon Solutions appeals to R2, BAN"] - July 29, 2011
*''"Intercon Solutions says containers cleared by Chinese inspection"'' August 5, 2011 <ref>http://resource-recycling.com/node/1976</ref>
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*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/1976 "Intercon Solutions says containers cleared by Chinese inspection"] - August 5, 2011
*''"Hong Kong confirms hazardous material in container"'' - August 25, 2011 <ref>http://resource-recycling.com/print/2020</ref>
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*[http://resource-recycling.com/print/2020 "Hong Kong confirms hazardous material in container"] - August 25, 2011
*''"Intercon Solutions files suit against BAN"'' - June 29, 2012 <ref>http://resource-recycling.com/node/2880</ref>
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*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/2880 "Intercon Solutions files suit against BAN"] - June 29, 2012
*''"Intercon relisted as R2 certified"'' - July 5, 2012 <ref>http://resource-recycling.com/node/2897</ref>
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*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/2897 "Intercon relisted as R2 certified"] - July 5, 2012
*''"BAN responds to Intercon legal filing"'' - July 12, 2012 <ref>http://resource-recycling.com/node/2903</ref>
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*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/2903 "BAN responds to Intercon legal filing"] - July 12, 2012
*''"BAN countersues Intercon Solutions"'' Sept 5, 2012 <ref>http://resource-recycling.com/node/3062</ref>
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*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/3062 "BAN countersues Intercon Solutions"] - Sept 5, 2012
*''"Intercon and BAN defamation battle rolls forward"'' - Sept 5, 2013 <ref>http://resource-recycling.com/node/4148</ref>
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*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/4148 "Intercon and BAN defamation battle rolls forward"] - Sept 5, 2013
*''"Basel Action Network gains media support in legal battle"'' - Jan 17, 2014 <ref>http://resource-recycling.com/node/4521</ref>
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*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/4521 "Basel Action Network gains media support in legal battle"] - Jan 17, 2014
*''"Intercon suit against BAN moves forward"'' - July 9, 2015 <ref>http://resource-recycling.com/node/6166</ref>
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*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/6166 "Intercon suit against BAN moves forward"] - July 9, 2015
  
 
===Other Media Coverage===
 
===Other Media Coverage===
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[[File:Intercon_Office_Area.jpg|thumb|300px|Intercon Solutions office area]]
 
[[File:Intercon_Office_Area.jpg|thumb|300px|Intercon Solutions office area]]
 
==References==
 
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Revision as of 17:08, 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

Full summary of Intercon case and related evidence.
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


Summarizes Intercon Solution’s Publicly Funded Grants Awarded for Domestic Recycling between 2004 & 2009.
Highlighting cases of improper export, presented to Intercon in July 2012.


Chronology

(see:Intercon Solutions Chronology of Events)


Press Coverage

Basel Action Network Press Releases


E-Scrap News Articles

Other Media Coverage


Intercon Solutions office area