Private Equity Firms Facing Increased Scrutiny in False Claims Act Litigation

In part two of Faegre Drinker’s three-part series for the Wall Street Lawyer, partners Jesse Witten, Doug Swill and associate Anthony Jankoski examine litigation risk in the context of the False Claims Act (FCA).

In their article “Private Equity Firms Facing Increased Scrutiny in False Claims Act Litigation,” the authors provide background on the FCA, highlight two recent cases that illustrate the potential FCA liability facing private equity funds and sponsors, and share lessons and takeaways for private equity firms.