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The United States House Committee on Energy and Commerce writes a leter to Patricia Dunn
The United States House Committee on Energy and Commerce publishes a five page letter to Patricia Dunn, HP Chairwomen, in News.com stating that or the past seven months they have been conducting an investigation on Internet-based data brokers who allegedly use "lies, fraud and deception" to acquire personal information about their board of directors. -
George Keyworth
Patricia Dunn denied all accusations against her and placed blame upon baord member George Keyworth. Dunn accused Keyworth of knowing the research methods that were being used and was asked to resign. After Keyworth's resignation he continued to deny any accusations against him. -
Shareholder Sue
A shareholder lawsuit is filed in California accusing the top HP brass of breaching their duties -
Stock Drops
A news story is released that Mark Hurd, CEO, attempts to dupe a reporter by sending out emails with fake news tips. HP stock falls more than five percent. -
Patricia Dunn Resigns
Patirica Dunn resigns as HP Chairwomen and Mark Hurd becomes chairman. -
California Attorney General
California's Attoney General sought felony indictments against Patricai Dunn and four other employees involved in the corporate spying scandel. -
A Verdict
HP agrees to pay $14.5 milion to settle the lawsuit brought by the California Attorney General accusing the company of using unfair business practices in order to unmask the source of a boardroom leak. -
New Law
President Bush passed a bill making pretexting a federal offense.
