U.S. EX REL. PURCELL v. MWI CORP.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Melissa N. Patterson , Attorney, U.S. Department of Justice, argued the cause for appellant/cross-appellee United States of America. With her on the briefs were Benjamin C. Mizer , Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General, Vincent H. Cohen, Jr. , Acting U.S. Attorney, and Michael S. Raab , Attorney. R. Craig Lawrence , Assistant U.S. Attorney, entered an appearance.

Brian Tully McLaughlin and Robert T. Rhoad argued the causes for appellee/cross-appellant MWI Corporation. With them on the brief were Charlotte E. Gillingham and Jason C. Lynch .

Joseph J. Aronica argued the cause and filed the brief for cross-appellee Robert R. Purcell.

Douglas W. Baruch and Jennifer M. Wollenberg were on the brief for amicus curiae National Association of Manufacturers in support of defendant-appellee/cross-appellant in support of reversal of the decisions finding liability under the False Claims Act.

Opinion for the Court filed by Circuit Judge ROGERS.