On June 17, 2024, the Supreme Court agreed to hear an important False Claims Act case. This was welcome news for WLF, which filed an amicus brief urging review of a Seventh Circuit decision permitting FCA suits when the federal fisc is not at risk. WLF’s brief explained the broad implications of the Seventh Circuit’s decision. It also will affect other telecommunications programs, including those that provide services for hearing-impaired, low-income, and rural citizens. WLF’s brief also explained how the FCA’s history shows that it is aimed at protecting the federal fisc while discouraging parasitic suits.
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