ex rel Saklad v. Vantage

1. What did the DOJ do about FCA recovery proceeds from the others, identified in ex rel Saklad, as commiting the same violations?

2. Why did the DOJ let defendant Vantage's CFO file a FCA suit against Barton-College alleging the same violations identified within the ex rel Saklad lawsuit?

        2.A. DOJ Footnote 1 says DOJ knew Melikian filed FCA lawsuit against Barton-Cotton.
        2.B. US ex rel Harry Melikian v. Barton-Cotton Sales Corp., 98-11635-MEL   [Page 1]   [Page 2]

3. Why did the DOJ not include all proceeds in the Saklad lawsuit that were discovered within it or as a result of it?

        3.A. Barton-Cotton, Brick Mills Studio
        3.B. Affinity Concepts, Quadringa, Famous Artist Corp.

4. Did the DOJ get (1) proceeds, (2) alternate remedies or (2) do nothing?

31 USC § 3730(e)(3) - Civil actions for false claims - (e) Certain Actions Barred. - (3) In no event may a person bring an action under subsection (b) which is based upon allegations or transactions which are the subject of a civil suit or an administrative civil money penalty proceeding in which the Government is already a party.