Recently three circuit courts have considered when opinions can be false under the FCA.
Although the circuits disagree regarding whether plaintiff must establish “objective falsity” to assert an FCA violation, they agree that the common law provides guidance regarding when an opinion can be false under the FCA.
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When Can Opinions be “False” and Result in False Claims Act Liability: Three Circuit Courts Provide Conflicting Guidance
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