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September 8, 2014 Contractor Fraud

Samsung Settles False Claims Act Allegations for $2.3 Million

In a recent announcement from the Department of Justice, New Jersey-based Samsung Electronics America Inc. has agreed to pay $2.3 million to settle claims it unlawfully submitted invoices for payment under a government contract for the provision of technology and products. Allegedly, Samsung billed the government for work that did […]
August 19, 2014 Contractor Fraud

McKesson, Corp. Pays $18 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations it Falsely Certified Safe Vaccine Shipping Practices

Fraud by government contractors is one of the most common scenarios triggering liability under the False Claims Act. Beginning in the Civil War era, government contractors would routinely engage in misconduct by offering goods and services that fell far short of the requirements delineated in the contractual agreement. In today’s […]
August 15, 2014 Contractor Fraud

Hewlett-Packard Settles Allegations of Overbilling the U.S. Postal Service

In a recent announcement by the Department of Justice, Hewlett-Packard has settled allegations it bilked the federal government out of millions of dollars during a ten-year contract for the provision of computer software and maintenance services. The computer giant agreed to remit a staggering $32.5 million to settle claims advanced […]
August 5, 2014 Contractor Fraud

UPDATE: Judge Declares Mistrial in Trinity Guardrail Case

As we recently reported, government contractor Trinity, Inc. began its trial before a federal District Court judge earlier this month. The case involves extensive allegations of fraudulently modified designs for highway guardrail systems, as well as extensive possible liability under the False Claims Act. In a shocking turn of events, […]
July 29, 2014 Contractor Fraud

Department of Justice Opts to Intervene in False Claims Act Case Against Symantec, Corp.

As you well know, the Department of Justice has discretion to decide whether it will intervene in a whistleblower case. While only a small fraction of False Claims Act cases receive federal government intervention, qui tam plaintiffs may opt to continue on with their case without the government if they […]
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