What Does a Typical False Claims Act Settlement Agreement Look Like?
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 […]
Department of Justice Intervenes in Whistleblower Lawsuit Against U.S. Navy Contractor Sikorsky Aircraft
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 […]
Pennsylvania Appellate Court Considers Confidential Nature of Qui Tam Actions in Light of Insurance Policy
In the corporate world, companies often take out extensive insurance policies to protect against the inevitable financial harms following a civil lawsuit. Much like any other insurance policy, the insurer will usually include language in the policy terms excluding coverage for any pending lawsuits filed or commenced prior to the […]
Novartis Pharmaceuticals to Face Possible False Claims Act Liability for Kickbacks
Swiss-based Novartis Pharmaceuticals has been subjected to possible liability under the False Claims Act – and a federal judge in New York recently concluded the case may continue. In U.S. ex rel. Bilotti v. Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp., a whistleblower brought to light several issues involving the drug maker, most notably […]
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 […]