UPDATE: Jury Returns $175 Million Verdict Against Trinity Industries

In an ongoing False Claims Act case against highway guardrail manufacturer Trinity Industries, a Texas jury has awarded $175 million in damages against the industrial corporation. The case was initiated by outspoken engineer Josh Harman, who has worked diligently in his whistleblower lawsuit since 2005 – despite “gamesmanship and inappropriate […]

DRS Technical Services Agrees to Settle False Claims Act Allegations for $13.7 Million

Aside from healthcare fraud, intentional fraudulent misconduct pursuant to contracts for defense goods or services is one of the most common areas triggering liability under the federal False Claims Act. As you may recall, the False Claims Act got its start during the Civil War era as a way to […]

D.C. Circuit Rejects Relator’s Bid to Hold GovPlace Liable Under the False Claims Act

Contractor fraud is an unfortunately common type of False Claims Act litigation, and it is not unheard of for a government contractor to rip off American taxpayers for hundreds of millions of dollars – particularly in the defense sector. However, not all acts of alleged misconduct are actionable under the […]

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Settles False Claims Act Lawsuit for $4.2 Million

When it comes to contracts with the government, there are often a number of terms and conditions relating to the procurement of services with vendors and sub-contractors – particularly when federal grant money is involved. In today’s case, we explore a recent settlement between the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority […]

Tennessee Construction Company Circle C Settles False Claims Act Wages Lawsuit

In today’s case, we explore a recent False Claims Act settlement involving allegations of payroll fraud against Circle C Construction – a firm tasked with complete construction projects on the U.S. Army base Fort Campbell. At the heart of the allegations are claims involving the Davis-Bacon Act, which is legislation […]