Paul Solomon v. Lockheed Martin Corporation

LESLIE H. SOUTHWICK, Circuit Judge.

Paul Solomon brought a False Claims Act action against his employer Northrop Grumman and against Lockheed Martin for making false claims against the government. On a motion for summary judgment, the district court held that it lacked jurisdiction over Solomon’s claims based on the Act’s public disclosure bar. We AFFIRM.

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

Paul Solomon worked for Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation. Northrop was a subcontractor to Lockheed Martin Corporation on the development of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. Lockheed was awarded a Cost Plus…