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October 6, 2014 Contractor Fraud

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 […]
October 3, 2014 False Claims Act Legal News

U.S. Attorney General Proposes Greater Rewards for Corporate Fraud Whistleblowers

Earlier this month, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder spoke – along with several top DOJ colleagues – regarding the administration’s goals to identify, isolate, and eliminate costly and wasteful corporate fraud. In a speech to the New York University School of Law, Holder reiterated that he hopes to see an […]
October 2, 2014 Military Contractor Fraud

U.S. Government Settles Defense Contractor Fraud Case for $5.5 Million

In a False Claims Act settlement, the makers of military-grade batteries for use in Humvee vehicles agreed to settle claims each provided inferior batteries to the Department of Defense for a period spanning several years. The settlement resolves extensive allegations by a former employee-whistleblower, including the assertion that the sub-par […]
October 1, 2014 Grant Fraud

NPR Host Ira Flatow & Affiliated Charity Settle False Claims Act Allegations

Federal grant money can be a wonderful resource for non-profits, charities, start-ups, and educational organizations in need of capital to advance their stated mission or purpose. However, federal grants are accompanied by lengthy and detailed agreements that impose conditions on the recipient with regard to permissible uses for the funds. […]
September 30, 2014 Healthcare Fraud

Episcopal Ministries to the Aging Inc. to Pay Millions in False Claims Act Settlement

A Maryland-based, not-for-profit skilled nursing corporation, known as Episcopal Ministries to the Aging, Inc. (EMA), has agreed to pay $1.3 million to the federal government to settle allegations it defrauded Medicare by making false claims for reimbursement on behalf of patients within several of its facilities. EMA, a nursing home management […]
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