Hoyer Law Group, PLLC, is honored to represent the whistleblower whose efforts led to an $8.1 million False Claims Act settlement with Delta Air Lines. The Department of Justice announced the resolution today, which returns taxpayer funds to the federal government and highlights the crucial role whistleblowers play in safeguarding public programs, such as the Payroll Support Program—a COVID-19 relief initiative created to preserve jobs in the airline industry during the pandemic.
“Our client had the courage to come forward and do the right thing,” said Dave Scher, a partner at Hoyer Law Group. “Because of that bravery—and the diligence of the Department of Justice and its enforcement partners—the public is being repaid millions of dollars. This is exactly what the False Claims Act was designed to accomplish.”
The False Claims Act empowers individuals with knowledge of fraud to file claims on behalf of the government and recover a share of any resulting settlement. In accordance with the law, the whistleblower in this matter will receive a portion of the recovery.
Hoyer Law Group extends its sincere appreciation to the Department of Justice and the investigating agencies for their tireless efforts in achieving this outcome. The case serves as a reminder that public-private partnerships are key to uncovering and addressing fraud, particularly in emergency relief programs.
With offices in Washington, D.C., Florida, Maryland, and Michigan, Hoyer Law Group is a nationally recognized False Claims Act law firm representing whistleblowers and companies in matters involving healthcare fraud, defense contracting, education funding, procurement abuse, and COVID-19 relief fraud.
