Legal Opinion
United States Ex Rel. Mergent Services v. Flaherty
Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
Decided August 19, 2008No. Docket 06-3081-cvPublishedCited by 614 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
WINTER, Circuit Judge:
John Bal appeals from Judge Baer’s dismissal of his complaint. The principal issue is whether private persons proceeding pro se may bring False Claims Act qui tam actions as relators for the United States. Because False Claims Act causes of action are not personal to relators, they are statutorily barred from bringing such actions pro se. Accordingly, we affirm.
BACKGROUND
We briefly summarize the relevant facts as they pertain to this appeal. On May 23, 2005, Bal, proceeding pro se, filed this action against Marie Flaherty on behalf of the United States, himself, and his…
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