Justice: Virginia Tactical Gear Company Settles False Claims Act Allegations

Justice: Virginia Tactical Gear Company Settles False Claims Act Allegations

A tactical gear and equipment company from Virginia is paying ~$2.1million to for False Claim Act allegations - they were selling textile-based products to the Department of Defense, and claimed that they complied with Buy American Act, the Trade Agreements Act, and the Berry Amendment.
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