False Claims Act Investigations & Litigation

Defended a financial services company during a federal investigation by the DOJ under the False Claims Act as well as inquiries by other government agencies and Congress. This “bet-the-company litigation” involved a claim of more than $1 billion. After a multi-year investigation, the government declined to intervene, and the case was dismissed. 

Represented a luxury yacht sales company in successfully resolving a False Claims Act investigation triggered by allegations of import duty underpayment. Following civil investigative demands from the Department of Justice and involvement of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, our strategic advocacy included educating government attorneys, including the associate chief counsel for U.S. Customs and Border Protection, on the proper application of complex import tax regulations and duty calculation methodologies. The comprehensive defense resulted in the government declining to intervene in the qui tam complaint and the relator voluntarily dismissing the underlying sealed lawsuit with minimal business disruption for the client.

Represented a healthcare company in Department of Justice’s investigation of alleged False Claims Act and Anti-Kickback Statute violations.

Successfully defended a major government contractor in a jury trial in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia against alleged violations of the Civil False Claims Act brought by qui tam relators concerning performance of inspections under a telecommunications contract at an Army Base.

Obtained dismissal of all claims against a healthcare provider in whistleblower action under the False Claims Act.

Represented a major corporation in a qui tam case brought by a former employee under the civil False Claims Act in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. The matter was resolved successfully after engaging in a mediation.