Boeing Settles False Claims Act Allegations for $8.1 Million

The Boeing Company has agreed to pay $8.1 million to settle allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by submitting false claims and making false statements in connection with contracts to manufacture the V-22 Osprey for the U.S. Navy. The allegations state that Boeing failed to comply with contractual manufacturing specifications from 2007 to 2018, specifically regarding testing requirements for composite components. The settlement includes claims brought by former employees under the whistleblower provisions of the False Claims Act, with the relators receiving $1.5 million.