Apr 152024
Sixth Circuit Affirms Orders Compelling Relator to Seek Government Consent to Dismiss Qui Tam Pursuant to Settlement Agreement
The Sixth Circuit recently confirmed that there is no per se bar on relators releasing previously filed FCA claims as part of a settlement agreement, although the government must still subsequently consent to the dismissal of such claims. See State Farm Mut. Auto. Ins. Co. v. Angelo, 95 F.4th 419 (6th Cir. 2024).

