Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit February 23, 2012, Civil Action No. 07-111 (GK) (United States ex rel. Shea v. Verizon Communications, Inc.)

MEMORANDUM OPINION

GLADYS KESSLER, District Judge.

On January 17, 2007, the Relator, Stephen M. Shea (“Relator” or “Shea”), filed the pending False Claims Act Complaint alleging that MCI/Verizon (“MCI” or “Verizon”) was submitting false claims for illegal surcharges on invoices submitted under two telecommunications contracts between the United States and Defendants (“FTS 2001” and “FTS