Why Might a Citizen Not Want to File Suit Under

question 70

Multiple Choice

Why might a citizen not want to file suit under the False Claims Act against a company that has committed major fraud against the federal government and is now in bankruptcy?

• A) When in bankruptcy, company executives are free from prosecution for financial issues.
• B) The company's failure in the marketplace is already under a law suit.
• C) There is little point in filing suit if the company is unlikely to be able to pay back any of the money.
• D) The False Claims Act specifically protects companies in bankruptcy from prosecution.

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