False Claims Act Litigation
Mar 01, 2020OUTCOME: Case is pending.
A Qui Tam lawsuit was brought in a Federal District Court against multiple parties alleging a mortgage scheme to defraud Freddie Mac and the U.S. Government as a guarantor.
Carlton S Chen's Legal Cases (2)
West Hartford, CT
Business Lawyer at West Hartford, CT
Practice Areas: Business, Employment & Labor ... +3 more
Municipal Firearms Litigation (MFL)
Jan 01, 2009OUTCOME: All cases in this "bet-the-farm" MFL were eventually dismissed or withdrawn and, despite great costs to defend, including the payment of legal fees, Colt's Manufacturing Company paid zero damages to the plaintiffs.
Defended multiple lawsuits brought in Federal and state courts by government entities, including over 24 U.S. cities, counties, and the State of New York, and other plaintiffs against Colt's Manufactur ... ing Company for the negligent distribution of handguns in their respective locales. Damages sought by government entities were in the aggregate billions of dollars for reimbursement of costs allegedly incurred to address and respond to gun crime. Entered into joint defense agreements with other gun manufacturers and the National Shooting Sports Foundation. Obtained insurance coverage and contribution from third parties. Managed national coordinating counsel (Jones Day) and oversight over regional and local counsel.
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