General Employment Law

$125,000.00– Violation of the New York False Claims Act & Retaliation

Firm represented a female staff member against her former employer for its violations of the anti-retaliation provisions of the federal and New York False Claims Acts, 31 U.S.C. § 3730(h)(1) and New York State Finance Law §191, respectively (together as the “FCAs”). Firm sent a demand letter on behalf of the client. After engaging in mediation, the Firm negotiated a settlement of $125,000.00. Alexander T. Coleman handled the matter for the Firm.

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