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Dorsey & Whitney LLP

DC Circuit Adopts Pro Tanto Rule for “Common Damages” in FCA Claims Involving Multiple Defendants

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The United States Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit recently considered the extent to which settlements in related False Claims Act cases must be offset against damages owed by non-settling parties – and the appropriate...more

Stinson - Government Contracting Matters

DC Circuit Sets FCA Offset Standard to Limit What the Government Can Recover in USA v. Honeywell International Inc.

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The civil False Claims Act (FCA) prohibits entities from fraudulently inducing the Government to contract, take or refrain from taking action, or make payment.  Under the FCA, contractors that falsely certify their compliance...more

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

D.C. Circuit Holds that False Claims Act Damages Must Be Reduced Dollar-for-Dollar by Other Defendants’ Settlements

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On August 30, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit held, as a matter of first impression, that damages in False Claims Act cases are subject to pro tanto (dollar-for-dollar) settlement offsets in cases involving...more

Morgan Lewis

DC Circuit: Pro Tanto Rule in False Claims Act Cases Reduces Risk of Windfall Damages Recoveries

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The US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit issued an important opinion on August 30, 2022, that reinforces the seemingly obvious principle that the government is not entitled to windfall damages recoveries in False Claims Act...more

Holland & Knight LLP

False Claims Act Damages: D.C. Circuit Says Government Cannot Keep Going Back to the Well

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False Claims Act (FCA) cases, particularly in the government contracts space, often have several defendants; prime contractors, subcontractors, vendors and individuals are all common targets. In healthcare FCA cases, with...more

Perkins Coie

Analyzing The Honeywell False Claim Act Decision: It's Not About Who Is "Right"

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A United States District Court in California recently dismissed a False Claims Act (FCA) suit in which the plaintiff (the "Relator") alleged that Honeywell International Inc. ("Honeywell") fraudulently charged license fees...more

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