Wisconsin Employment Lawyers False Claims Act Articles

1. The FCA prohibits fraud against the government The False Claims Act (“FCA”) imposes liability on any person who knowingly presents, or causes to be presented, a false or fraudulent claim for payment; knowingly makes or uses a false record or statement material to a false or fraudulent claim; or conspires to violate the FCA. 31 U.S.C. § 3729(a)(1)(A)–(C). The statute defines “knowingly” to include actual knowledge, deliberate ignorance, or reckless disregard, and does not require proof of … [Read more...]