Thermal drift refers to the phenomenon where the aiming point of sight shifts when exposed to temperature variations. In the case of EOTech, it was claimed that their sights suffered from substantial thermal drift, meaning that the point of aim would change as the ambient temperature change. This issue could potentially compromise the effectiveness of the sights in critical situations.
The lawsuit was initiated by the U.S. government, specifically the Department of Justice, against EOTech, in 2015. The government accused EOTech of knowingly selling defective sights to the military, which violated the False Claims Act. They argued that EOTech failed to disclose the thermal drift problems during the procurement process and in the product specifications.
In response, EOTech acknowledged the thermal drift issues and reached a settlement agreement with the government. Under the settlement, EOTech agreed to pay $25.6 million to the U.S. government and to provide refunds to customers who purchased the affected sights. Additionally, the company made design changes to address the thermal drift problem and offered a buyback program for customers who wanted to return their sights. Although they have fixed the issue with their latest sights would you still trust a company that knowingly sold defective sights?
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whitebataudio – infernosky
Eh… Now probably. Aim point is my go-to or sig Romeo aimpoint can just stay on, but I've only used the Romeo for it's movement/on capabilities. EOTECH made their bed when they knowingly put lives on the line.
Speaks to their integrity. Loss of trust is difficult to regain
Depending on the mission itself…
Ah yes2016 much relevance
Now? Yes I would they have resolved the issue since 2016.