United States Ex Rel. Brooks v. Lockheed Martin Corp.

Kenneth P. Brooks, a pro se litigant, appeals from the district court’s order dismissing his False Claims Act complaint. Lockheed Martin has moved to dismiss the appeal, arguing that Brooks cannot pursue his action pro se. * We grant the motion in part and dismiss the qui tam claims. We affirm the district court’s dismissal of Brooks’ retaliation claim.

A lay person may not bring a qui tam action under the False Claims Act. See United States ex rel. Lu v. Ou, 368 F.3d 773, 775-76 (7th Cir.2004). Although a qui tam relator is entitled by statute to a share of the recovery if his action is…