Much like most areas of civil law, False Claims Act lawsuits often result in a settlement agreement between the whistleblower, defendant(s), and the federal government. These agreements are often quite lengthy, containing dozens of provisions to be followed by all parties involved. If the defendant’s actions were especially egregious, the […]
The United States government has opted to intervene in a pending whistleblower lawsuit filed against several military contractors, including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation and two of its subsidiaries, Sikorsky Support Services Inc. and Derco Aerospace Inc. Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation is a wholly-owned subsidiary of United Technologies Corporation, a long-time provider of […]
The commission of fraud with federal or state grant money is an emerging issue gathering increasing exposure. Federal grants, which are funded by taxpayer dollars, are awarded to certain individuals and corporations after a lengthy review process. This money is not considered a loan, and is generally not to be […]
Virginia-based Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), which is now known as Leidos Holdings, Inc., has agreed to pay $1.5 million to finally settle False Claims Act allegations originally alleged nearly ten years ago. The case involves allegations of unlawful conflicts of interest with regard to a contract held between SAIC […]
One of the most alarming forms of healthcare fraud involves the provision of substandard care and the subsequent billing for that care to government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. Under applicable laws, a medical facility or skilled nursing entity can expose itself to False Claims Act liability for failing to […]