Fraud

Savannah homeowners win sizable judgment in mold case against HVAC contractor

August 03, 2017 at 2:58am featuring David R. Cook Jr.
Breach of Construction Contract, Claims Resolution, Construction Contracts, Construction Damages, Contractors and Subcontractors, Fraud, Insurance Coverage, Litigation Issues, Negligence, Public Contractors,

Two Savannah homeowners filed a complaint against a local air conditioning contractor and its insurer, asserting claims of professional negligence and fraud. The couple alleged that in March 2009, the contractor replaced the duct system of their home’s air conditioning …

False Claims Act Lawsuit By Private Party Requires Governmental Approval

May 14, 2016 at 11:51pm featuring David R. Cook Jr.
False Claims Act, Fraud, Public Contractors, Public Works,

This post was written by Chadd Reynolds and David Cook.

Like many states, Georgia has enacted a False Claims Act, which is an important piece of legislation for public contractors and subcontractors.  The Act is largely similar to the …

The False Claims Act: What Construction Financial Managers Need to Know

June 05, 2013 at 2:58pm featuring David R. Cook Jr.
Claims, Contractors and Subcontractors, False Claims Act, Fraud, Payment and Collection,

Building Profits — the magazine for the Construction Financial Management Association — recently published an article written by AHC Attorney David Cook .  Read the False Claims Act: What CFMs Need to Know.  …