Levine v. Weis

Opinion

GILBERT, Acting P. J .

Plaintiff, a schoolteacher, complains to Ms superiors that his classrooms are unlawfully understaffed. He is terminated and brings an action alleging, among other causes of action, wrongful termination under the False Claims Act. (Gov. Code, § 12650 et seq.) The trial court grants summary adjudication in favor of defendants. Later plaintiff’s entire action is dismissed.

Here we hold that the False Claims Act applies to governmental entities. We therefore reverse the grant of summary adjudication for the cause of action based on the False Claims Act. In all other…