From pharmaceuticals to finance, energy, and tech, some of the world’s biggest corporations have repeatedly crossed the line. They have violated product safety standards, endangered workers, misled customers, damaged the environment, and even engaged in blatant fraud.
While many of these practices have gone unchecked for decades, in recent years, regulators and courts have scrutinized and imposed heavy penalties in response. In this gallery, we take a look at the companies that paid the heaviest fines in the United States between 2020 and 2024. Curious which names made the list? Click to find out.
All figures are in USD.