The chances of winning a whistleblower suit against the U.S. government are expected to become slimmer, thanks to a recent Department of Justice memo highlighting the government’s right to dismiss False Claims Act cases when it declines to participate.
Thomas Finn of McCarter & English in Hartford, Connecticut, who represents defendants in False Claims Act cases, said actions by the government to dismiss meritless claims would have the effect of furthering the policy goals of the False Claims Act.
“Any memo that sets forth and reminds government lawyers of this mechanism and tool to dismiss cases that do not have substantial merit is of great value, particularly for a company that provides goods and services,” Finn said.
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