lawyer who took on the cra/la

by Araceli Gibson 6 min read

What is CRA LA?

CRA/LA is the successor of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Los Angeles, a local redevelopment agency that financed and assisted in the development of multifamily affordable housing using local tax monies and federal community development grants.

How much did the CRA pay for the Los Angeles Housing Act?

CRA/LA agreed to pay $3.1 million to resolve allegations that its predecessor violated the False Claims Act by knowingly failing to comply with federal accessibility laws when it financed and assisted in the development of affordable housing in the City of Los Angeles supported by federal funds, the Department of Justice announced.

What is the False Claims Act?

The False Claims Act permits the government to intervene in such a lawsuit, as it has done in this case. These matters were investigated and litigated by the Civil Division’s Commercial Litigation Branch and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California.

What is the whistleblower law?

The lawsuit was filed under the qui tam or whistleblower provisions of the False Claims Act, which permit private parties to sue on behalf of the United States when they believe that a party has submitted false claims for government funds, and to receive a share of any recovery.

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