United States v. Richard Dattner Architects

OPINION AND ORDER

MUKASEY, District Judge.

Leonidas Mate sues Richard Dattner Architect, P.C. for violations of the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. § 1001 et seq. (“INA”), and the False. Claims Act, 31 U.S.C. § 3729 et seq. (“FCA”). The United States is a nominal plaintiff here because the FCA requires that the Government be given the opportunity to pursue any claims under that statute. See 31 U.S.C. § 3730 (1994). Defendant moves for judgment on the pleadings pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P. 12(c). For the reasons outlined below, defendant’s motion is granted.

I

In 1995, defendant, an…