Represented whistleblower in $13 million settlement exposing price-fixing and bid-rigging in military relocation contracts
Plaintiff(s):
Whistleblower
Case type / claims:
Whistleblower qui tam action under the False Claims Act alleging price-fixing and bid-rigging by companies providing moving and storage services for U.S. military personnel. The litigation uncovered collusive conduct in government contracting and established a key precedent recognizing the standing of a foreign national to pursue relief under the U.S. False Claims Act.
Defendant(s):
Pasha, et al.
Jurisdiction:
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
Year:
2008
Outcome:
- Partial settlement totaling $13 million.
- The case set precedent for a foreign national to seek relief under the U.S. False Claims Act.
