IBM & PriceWaterhouseCoopers to Pay U.S. More Than $5.2 Million to Settle Allegations of False Claims
The government gets to collect $5.2 million from IBM Corporation and PriceWaterhouseCoopers to settle allegations that the companies solicited and provided improper payments and other things of value on technology contracts with government agencies, the Justice Department announced today. IBM has agreed to pay $2,972,038.50, while PWC will pay $2,316,662.
The complaints were originally filed in September 2004 under the qui tam or whistleblower provisions of the False Claims Act by Norman J. Rille and Neal A. Roberts. Congratulations to the brave whistleblowers in this case. We can not emphasize enough, of how important it is for whistleblowers to take the proper steps in handling a whistleblower claim. This can make a difference in relator's portion of the government's recovery being zero and a nice thank you or a relator's share being 15% - 30% of the government's recovery. Last, but not least, talk to an experienced attorney to discuss your whistleblower claim and protect your rights.
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