Legal Opinion
United States Ex Rel. Vavra v. Kellogg Brown & Root, Inc.
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided February 3, 2017No. 15-41623PublishedCited by 13 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
LESLIE H. SOUTHWICK, Circuit Judge:
Federal law prohibits kickbacks in connection with Government contracts. In this civil-enforcement action, the Government alleged that Kellogg Brown & Root was liable for kickbacks knowingly accepted by two of its employees. The district court agreed with the Government after imputing the knowledge of those two employees to the company. We AFFIRM the liability arising from one employee, REVERSE as to the other, and REMAND.
FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND
Today’s appeal is this litigation’s second journey to this court. Our 2013 opinion comprehensively…
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