Theories of Surety Liability Under the False Claims Act

In their most recent article, Seyfarth’s Anthony LaPlaca (Construction) and Teddie Arnold (Government Contracts) team up to address the evolving legal landscape surrounding surety liability under the False Claims Act (FCA). Through a review of key judicial decisions, Anthony and Teddie highlight how government whistleblowers have managed to sustain fraud claims against sureties, emphasizing the significant financial implications these cases can have. The article, initially published in the summer edition of Surety Bond Quarterly, can be accessed online here.