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KBR - Procurement Fraud/Defense ($108.75 million)

Constantine Cannon represented two whistleblowers in a False Claims Act case alleging defense contractor KBR Services overcharged the government in procuring supplies for U.S. troops stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan.  In July 2023, KBR agreed to pay $108.75 million to settle the matter, which amounted to the largest settlement involving Iraq War fraud ever.  Our clients received a whistleblower award of $31.5 million.  Read more -- Houston Chronicle, PR Newswire, CC.

Tagged in: Contract Non-Compliance, Defense Contract Fraud, FCA Federal, Government Procurement Fraud, Whistleblower Rewards,

Cell Phone Carriers - Procurement Fraud ($138.7 million)

Constantine Cannon represented a whistleblower in a series of state False Claims Act cases alleging the four major wireless carriers -- AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, and T-Mobile -- overcharged the government by failing to provide services at the lowest cost available as required in their government contracts.  In September 2020, the carriers agreed to collectively pay $138.7 million to settle the matter, one of the largest state False Claims Act settlements ever.  Our client received a whistleblower award of roughly $55 million.  Read more -- LA Times, CBS, PR Newswire, CC.

Tagged in: Contract Non-Compliance, FCA State, Government Procurement Fraud, Pricing Fraud, Whistleblower Eligibility, Whistleblower Rewards,

Korean Oil Companies - Procurement Fraud/Bid-Rigging ($363 million)

Constantine Cannon represented a whistleblower in a False Claims Act case alleging several Korean oil and transportation companies engaged in a bid-rigging scheme to artificially inflate the price the US military paid for fuel contracts for its bases in South Korea.  Ultimately, five different entities paid a total of $363 million: In November 2018, SK Energy, GS Caltex, and Hanjin Transportation agreed to pay $246 million to resolve both criminal and civil claims; and in March 2019, Hyundai Oilbank and S-Oil Corporation agreed to pay $127 million to resolve both criminal and civil claims.  The settlements represent the largest False Claims Act antitrust recovery ever.  Our client received a whistleblower award of roughly $37 million.  Read more -- WSJ, Reuters, Stars and Stripes, DOJ, CC.

Tagged in: Bribery and Bid-Rigging, FCA Federal, Government Procurement Fraud, Whistleblower Rewards,

Unitrans/Anham - Procurement Fraud/Defense ($45 million)

Constantine Cannon represented multiple whistleblowers in a False Claims Act case alleging Unitrans International and Anham FZCO violated the US sanctions regime against Iran in securing military contracts to provide food and transportation to US troops.  In December 2019, Unitrans agreed to pay $45 million to resolve criminal and civil charges relating to the matter.  Our clients received a whistleblower award of 28.5% of the government's civil recovery.  Read more -- Washington Post, DOJ, CC.

Tagged in: Certifications, Contract Non-Compliance, Criminal Proceedings, Defense Contract Fraud, FCA Federal, Government Procurement Fraud, Trade Agreements, Whistleblower Rewards,

Cisco - Procurement Fraud/Cybersecurity ($8.6 million)

Constantine Cannon represented a whistleblower in a False Claims Act case alleging Cisco Systems sold the government noncompliant video surveillance software vulnerable to unauthorized access and manipulation.  In July 2019, the company agreed to pay $8.6 million to settle the matter.  It was the first cybersecurity whistleblower case ever successfully resolved under the False Claims Act.  Our client received a whistleblower award of 20% of the government's recovery.  Read more -- Washington Post, Reuters, AP, CC.

Tagged in: Contract Non-Compliance, Cybersecurity and Data Breaches, FCA Federal, FCA State, Government Procurement Fraud, International Whistleblowers, Whistleblower Rewards,

Roof Systems of Maine - Procurement Fraud/Defense ($439,500)

Constantine Cannon represented a whistleblower in a False Claims Act case alleging Roof Systems of Maine violated contract requirements and industry standards in roofing and siding work done on behalf of the Army, Navy, and National Guard. In March 2016, the company agreed to pay $439,500 to settle the matter.  Our client received a whistleblower award of roughly 18% of the government's recovery.  Read more -- Central Maine, DOJ, CC.

Tagged in: Contract Non-Compliance, Defense Contract Fraud, FCA Federal, Government Procurement Fraud, Whistleblower Case, Whistleblower Rewards,

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