On March 6, 2015, I will co-host a session with Manuel Mungia Jr. from Akin Gump at the ABA Insurance Coverage Litigation Committee Annual CLE Seminar in Tucson, AZ, titled “Exploring the Coverage Issues Emerging From the Recent Avalanche of Qui Tam Lawsuits.”
The U.S. Department of Justice reported a record-setting $5.69 billion in False Claims Act recoveries in fiscal year 2014—inclu
ding more than $3 billion from 700+ qui tam actions and $435 million paid to whistleblowers. Qui tam lawsuits are easier than ever to bring and, given the potentially lucrative payday, plaintiffs are bringing them more frequently. Policyholders often turn to their PII, EPLI, and D&O policies for coverage. Continue reading “Upcoming Speaking Engagement Will Explore Coverage Issues Arising From Qui Tam Lawsuits”