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March 2, 2015
Contractor Fraud
CA Contractors to Pay $4 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations & Wage Disputes
In a recent False Claims Act settlement, California contractors Arbon and its subsidiary Rite-Hite have agreed to pay $4 million to settle claims of unlawful wage practices involving its employees. Under the False Claims Act, it is considered a violation for a contractor to breach the terms of its agreement […]
February 16, 2015
Contractor Fraud
Veteran Construction Associates Settles False Veteran Status Claim
Under the federal False Claims Act, it is unlawful for individuals and businesses to submit claims for reimbursement or funding based on fraudulent, falsified, or exaggerated facts. If a company submits improper claims and evidence shows there was intent to defraud (as opposed to accidental fraud), the business may have […]
January 26, 2015
Contractor Fraud
Lockheed Martin Pays $27.5 Million to Settle Claims It Employed Unqualified Staff
The federal False Claims Act got its start addressing costly and wasteful fraud under defense contracts executed during the American Civil War. Since that time, it has proven highly successful in exposing and redressing this sort of wasteful misconduct, including a recent settlement with aircraft manufacturer Lockheed Martin. In today’s […]
January 23, 2015
Contractor Fraud
Record Storage Company Settles False Claims Allegations Regarding Their Government Contract
When a private company enters into a contract with the federal government, the terms contained within the agreement must be adhered to in order to avoid exposure to False Claims Act liability. One foundational requirement is that, during the negotiation phase of the contract, companies must be truthful, forthcoming, and […]
January 19, 2015
Contractor Fraud
Massachusetts Attorney General Settles False Claims Act Lawsuit Against Cleaning Company
The Massachusetts False Claims Act has proven time and time again to be a vital component in the war against fraud and wasteful misuse of taxpayer money. In other posts, we have discussed settlements with companies like Office Depot and an environmental cleanup outfit, both of which settled allegations of […]
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