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DOT OIG: Michael Wagner Convicted, $130,834 Restitution

Source U.S. Department of Transportation Office of Inspector General
Published 2022-09-30
Type enforcement action
Jurisdiction US Federal
Retrieved 2026-05-25

Document Summary

Michael Wagner was federally convicted and ordered to pay $130,834.25 in restitution for selling hydrocarbon refrigerants illegally marketed as drop-in replacements. Reported by Cooling Post (industry trade press).

Relevance to Investigation

Establishes federal criminal precedent for marketing hydrocarbon refrigerants as drop-in replacements. Personal liability extends beyond corporate fines.

Subjects

  • DOJ
  • criminal
  • hydrocarbon
  • restitution
  • Wagner

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