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Defense Contractor Fraud Whistleblower

Attorneys at Siri & Glimstad Are Investigating Defense Contractor Fraud

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Are you a defense contractor or someone who works in the national defense industry that has become aware of defense contractor fraud such as cross-charging, improper product substitution, inflation of costs and charges, or other types of fraudulent billing?

If so, you could be a whistleblower entitled to receive millions of dollars.

Whistleblowers who file suit under the False Claims Act are eligible to receive between 15% and 30% of funds recovered from a defendant’s settlement or judgment. Whistleblower laws that encourage honest defense contractors and workers like you to report abuse of the system have been very successful with billions of dollars recovered each year by authorities.

At Siri & Glimstad there is never any cost upfront to you for whistleblower representation. We get paid only if we win for you.

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What Is Defense Contractor Fraud?

The federal government spends billions of dollars each year on national defense. A significant portion of national defense goods and service are provided through government contractors and private businesses, domestically and around the world.
Defense contractors need to comply with federal procurement laws and with various laws that are specific to defense contracts. Some of the most common types of defense contractor fraud include:
  • Cross-Charging: The government typically awards defense contracts as a fixed-price contract (in which the government pays a set price for the delivery of goods or services regardless of what the contractor provides) or a cost-plus contract (in which the government pays a set price for goods or services plus a percentage of the contractor’s costs). If a defense contractor shifts costs from a fixed-price contract to a cost-plus contract to boost profits, illegal cost-charging is likely involved and a False Claims Act (FCA) violation may arise.
  • Improper Product Substitution: Defense contractors are required to provide the specific product that they contract to provide. Any improper substitutions – regardless of whether the substituted product is inferior or not – can result in a violation of the FCA. 
  • Inflation of Costs and Charges: If a defense contractor inflates their costs under a cost-plus contract through inflated time records, equipment costs, or material costs, it could be in violation of the FCA.
  • Violations of the Truth In Negotiations Act: Because the government relies on highly specialized weapons and equipment for national defense, it often uses a single supplier for these items. In order to ensure that the government is getting a fair price from the single supplier, the Truth In Negotiations Act requires that defense contractors disclose all relevant cost information. Any misrepresentations could amount to a violation of the Truth In Negotiations Act, as well as the FCA, if the misrepresentations resulted in inflated prices.

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Whistleblowers are the Unsung Heroes of the Marketplace

The role of whistleblowers in reporting defense contractor fraud is essential to ensure the safety and effectiveness of equipment provided to the U.S. armed forces. Whether a contractor misrepresents prices, overcharges, or fails to meet any provisions of a government contract, a FCA claim may exist. In these situations, it is often whistleblowers who alert the government that something is amiss, and because whistleblowers provide crucial information to stop fraud, they are afforded protections and compensation under the law.

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Your Whistleblower Team

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Elizabeth Brehm
Partner
Location: New York
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R. Scott Pietrowski
Counsel
Location: New York
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Walker Moller
Partner
Location: Texas
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Jack Spitz
Attorney
Location: New Jersey
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Gina Mannella
Paralegal
Location: New York