CONTRACTOR PENALIZED $50 MILLION FOR FRAUDULENT CLAIM

U.S. Court of Federal Claims

Overview

The U.S. Court of Federal Claims has assessed a $50 million penalty against a contractor under the Contract Disputes Act. The court found that the contractor had fraudulently inflated a claim for delay and defective specifications by that amount.

Background

The Army Corps of Engineers requested proposals for construction of a 53-mile road around a ... Log in to view the full text.