FEDERALDistrict Court, District of Columbia
2005

US Ex Rel. Ervin and Assoc. v. Hamilton SEC.

370 F. Supp. 2d 18District Court, District of Columbia • Decided 2005Enforced
Change OrderCited 38 times

HOLDING

Hamilton Securities Group was found liable under the False Claims Act for submitting false claims to HUD involving a note sale. The company used the wrong financial model (revenue model instead of unpaid principal balance model) to calculate project values, resulting in $1.5 million in damages. The court enforced the judgment against Hamilton, holding them responsible for knowingly submitting inaccurate financial data to a federal agency.

KEY FINDINGS

Change Order

Use the correct calculation methods and models when submitting claims to government agencies—using the wrong methodology, even if unintentional, can trigger False Claims Act liability

FULL COURT OPINION