Government Challenges “Materiality” Standard of Escobar

Posted on September 6, 2016 in False Certification, Government Intervention

Ever since the Supreme Court’s June 16, 2016 decision in Universal Health Services, Inc. v. United States ex rel. Escobar, a False Claims Act (“FCA”) case upholding the theory of implied certification, significant discussion has commenced regarding the Court’s “new” FCA materiality standard. How the appellate courts define materiality under... Continue Reading →

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Government Challenges “Materiality” Standard of Escobar

Posted on September 6, 2016 in False Certification, Government Intervention

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