Construction Subcontractor Settles FCA Allegations for $2.8 Million

A recent settlement illustrates the broad reach of the FCA and the substantial liability that “mere retention” of an overpayment can impose on contractors several steps removed from a government contract.  The dispute involved alleged overpayments made to Bartlett Holdings Inc. (d/b/a BHI Energy/Sun Technical Services) during its performance as a subcontractor on a Federal project.  Bartlett is a supplier of radiological protection services and...