The 5th Circuit released an opinion in USA v. Lithium Power Tech (No. 08-20194) this week that adopted the 4th Circuit's test for a claim under the False Claims Act. The Court stated that when evaluating a claim under the False Claims Act, a court must look at: (1) whether there was a false statement or fraudulent course ...
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5th Circuit Delineates Test for Liability Under the False Claims Act
The 5th Circuit released an opinion in USA v. Lithium Power Tech (No. 08-20194) this week that adopted the 4th Circuit's test for a claim under the False Claims Act. The Court stated that when evaluating a claim under the False Claims Act, a court must look at: (1) whether there was a false statement or fraudulent course ...