Legal Opinion
United States ex rel. Petrofsky v. Van Cott, Bagley, Cornwall, McCarthy
Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
Decided December 21, 1978No. 78-1576PublishedCited by 14 opinions
1Per curiam
Appellant Julius Petrofsky brought a pro se action against a Salt Lake City law firm under the False Claims Act, 31 U.S.C. § 231. Private individuals may sue under this Act in the name of the United States to uncover fraudulent claims made against the United States. 31 U.S.C. § 232(B). The statute requires the government join or withdraw from the suit within 60 days. If the United States joins, it controls the litigation; if it withdraws, the person bringing the action may proceed individually. 31 U.S.C. § 232(C). The United States specifically declined to enter Petrofsky’s suit and the…
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