Hughes Aircraft Co. v. United States Ex Rel. Schumer

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided 1997-06-16

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Justice Thomas delivered the opinion of the Court. The qui tarn provision of the False Claims Act (FCA or Act), 31 U. S. C. § 3730 (b), permits, in certain circumstances, suits by private parties on behalf of the United States against anyone submitting a false claim to the Government. Prior to 1986, s…

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