Category Archives: Defense Fraud
Federal Military Contractor Agrees To Pay $3 Million To Settle False Claims Act Case
The federal government is taking action to crackdown on improper billing practices by contractors, particularly in the defense industry. On May 25th, 2022, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that HEYtex—a textile manufacturer with a main headquarters in Pulaski, Virginia—has agreed to pay $3 million to resolve a False Claims Act (FCA) lawsuit. The… Read More »
Military Housing Contractor Pays $500,000 To Resolve False Claims Act Violation
On January 6th, 2022, the United States Department of Justice (DOL) announced that Hunt Companies, Inc., a real estate investment firm with a main headquarters in El Paso, Texas, has agreed to pay $500,000 to settle a False Claims Act (FCA) lawsuit. The legal action was initiated by a former employee of Hunt who… Read More »