Legal Opinion
United States ex rel. Shea v. Verizon Communications, Inc.
Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit
Decided February 23, 2012No. Civil Action No. 07-111 (GK)PublishedCited by 8 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
MEMORANDUM OPINION
GLADYS KESSLER, District Judge.
On January 17, 2007, the Relator, Stephen M. Shea (“Relator” or “Shea”), filed the pending False Claims Act Complaint alleging that MCI/Verizon (“MCI” or “Verizon”) was submitting false claims for illegal surcharges on invoices submitted under two telecommunications contracts between the United States and Defendants (“FTS 2001” and “FTS 2001-Bridge Contract”). On February 18, 2011, the United States intervened and settled the action for $93.5 million (including accrued interest), thereby resolving the allegations of fraud made in Relator’s…
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