The Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to False Claims Act Intent Standard
The Supreme Court , in a unanimous decision, rejected a challenge by corporate pharmacy defendants, to the intent requirement in a Medicaid and Medicare over-billing False Claims Act case. Justice Clarence Thomas, who has established himself as the lead justice concerning False Claims Act cases, wrote the unanimous opinion. The defendants, SuperValu and Safeway, claimed that thier alleged overbilling did not meet the intent requirements...
