Legal Opinion
United States Ex Rel. Miller v. Weston Educational, Inc.
Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
Decided October 19, 2016No. 14-1760PublishedCited by 20 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
BENTON, Circuit Judge.
Chickoiyah Yehnee Miller and Cathy Lynn Sillman filed a qui tam False Claims suit against Heritage College, alleging it fraudulently induced the Department of Education (DOE) to provide funds by falsely promising to keep accurate student records. Each relator also alleged retaliation under the FCA and wrongful discharge under state law. The district court granted summary judgment to Heritage. Relators appealed, except on Sillman’s retaliation claim. The Supreme Court vacated this court’s earlier opinion. Weston Educ., Inc. v. United States ex rel. Miller, — U.S. -, 136…
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