On November 2, 2017, Susan Gouinlock spoke at the 17th Annual Taxpayers Against Fraud Education Fund Conference, held at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. She joined a panel of national experts to discuss evolving standards of FCA liability post-Escobar (Universal Health Services, Inc. v. Escobar).
Susan and her fellow panelists explored how courts are interpreting False Claims Act (FCA) liability post-Escobar, including the roles of government knowledge, the specificity of contractual or statutory language, and how these factors influence intervention decisions. Her remarks focused on practical implications for litigators and whistleblowers alike, as Escobar continues to shape the evidentiary and pleading standards for FCA cases across jurisdictions.
Susan shared insights into how attorneys can navigate challenges tied to FCA liability, especially in cases where materiality and scienter are contested. Her experience litigating complex qui tam matters offered attendees a grounded, strategic perspective on building strong cases under the revised legal framework.
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