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Second Circuit Limits Rule 9(b) Pleading Requirements for Reverse False Claims Act Claims

[09/11/26]

Posted on September 11, 2026 in False Claims Act Defense, Health Law News

Published by: Hall Render

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit (the “Court”) recently ruled that a False Claims Act (“FCA”) relator can satisfy Rule 9(b) without identifying every false claim underlying an alleged fraudulent scheme—but left open whether Rule 9(b) applies to certain reverse FCA claims at all. In United States ex rel. Gallian v.... READ MORE

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D.C. Court of Appeals Joins Prohibition on Pro Se Pursuit of FCA Claims

[04/07/25]

Posted on April 7, 2025 in False Claims Act Defense

Published by: Hall Render

In United States ex rel. Feliciano v. Ardoin, a pro se relator filed a qui tam action under the False Claims Act (“FCA”). On February 4, 2025, the D.C. Court of Appeals (the “Court”) affirmed a district court’s dismissal ruling that a pro se litigant cannot allege violations of the FCA. In doing so,... READ MORE

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