AECOM Can Seek Xavier’s Settlement Information in Katrina Suit

AECOM Corp. could pursue details about Xavier College’s settlement with the federal government in a False Claims Act go well with alleging fraud in tasks meant to rebuild Louisiana after Hurricane Katrina.

The knowledge is related to the corporate’s protection, Decide Eldon E. Fallon of the US District Court docket for the Japanese District of Louisiana mentioned in a Tuesday order.

Xavier settled with the federal government for $12 million in June 2020. The federal government mentioned Xavier submitted false and deceptive restore estimates ready by AECOM on its behalf.

AECOM subpoenaed Xavier searching for details about Xavier’s settlement and settlement negotiations, which a Justice of the Peace choose quashed …