BA has agreed to pay $8.1 million to settle allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by submitting false claims and making false statements in connection with contracts with the U.S. Navy to manufacture the V-22 Osprey, a tiltrotor military aircraft.
The settlement reflects claims that Boeing failed to meet certain contractual manufacturing specifications in fabricating composite components for the V-22 at its facility in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania.
The government argued that Boeing failed to perform required monthly testing on autoclaves used in the composite cure process and was not in compliance with additional requirements related to the testing.
'S settlement demonstrates our commitment to hold accountable contractors who violate such obligations and undermine the integrity of the government's procurement process,' said Brian M. Boynton, head of the Justice Department's Civil Division.
The lawsuit was filed by former Boeing employees who were involved in composite fabrication and autoclave operations with the V-22 program.
A private party can file an action for the U.S. and receive a portion of any recovery.
'' The Defense Criminal Investigative Service '', said Special Agent Patrick J. Hegarty of the DCIS Northeast Field Office.
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