Despite a sense among many government contractors that asserted contract breaches increasingly morph into fraud claims, a recent DC District Court opinion provides encouragement that the distinction between the two may yet be preserved. The same ruling also signaled that several frequently referenced FCA defenses retain viability at the pleading stage.
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Court Confirms That Mere Contract Breaches and Immaterial Performance Flaws Do Not Establish FCA Liability
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