Protecting What's Right

CPSC calls for removal of defective Chinese drywall, affected home systems

Apr032010

The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) released interim recommendations on April 2 that homeowners with toxic Chinese drywall should remove and replace the problem drywall.  Additionally, homeowners should replace affected household systems such as electrical wiring, gas pipes, sprinkler systems, and smoke alarms.  The CPSC is also investigating concerns that corrosion of electrical [...]

Federal Health Care bill allows new whistleblower lawsuits recently rejected by Supreme Court

Apr032010

The United States Supreme Court has ruled that whistleblowers may not file suit on the government’s behalf in cases where the alleged fraud against the federal government was first disclosed in an administrative audit by a state or local government.  The federal False Claims Act contains restrictions on when suits can be brought after allegations [...]