Section 8 Fraud
Section 8 Fraud: Side Payment Cases The False Claims Act provides that any person who “knowingly presents . . . a false or fraudulent claim for payment or approval” to the United States is liable on each such claim for a civil penalty of not less than $5,500 and not more than $11,000, plus three times the amount of damages sustained by the United States. In addition, any person who violates the FCA is liable for costs and attorney fees.… Read More »