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August 11, 2017

Posted  November 27, 2017

West Palm Beach-based government contractor Academy Medical, LLC and its owners, Edward D. Desser and Daniel M. Shaw, agreed to pay $335,000 to resolve allegations they violated the False Claims Act by improperly usurping federal contracting opportunities reserved for certified service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses.  The allegations originated in a whistleblower lawsuit filed under the qui tam provisions of the False Claims Act.  The whistleblower will receive an award of $67,000 from the proceeds of the government’s recovery.  DOJ (NDNY)

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