In the latest case, whistleblower lawyer Los Angeles alleged that research conducted in 1995 "clearly demonstrated" the parts would fail if placed in satellites that were being developed for the secretive National Reconnaissance Office. But TRW didn't inform the government of the findings even after problems ensued.
Northrop said that "while the company believes it acted properly under its contracts and had substantive defenses to the claims, it also believes that settlement is in the best interest of all parties as it releases the company from the government's claims, avoids litigation and preserves a valued customer relationship."
