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Quality Roofing, Inc., False Claims, New York 2008

Published November 18, 2014

Quality Roofing, Inc., the Michigan-based corporation behind a federal roofing project in Rochester, NY, was found guilty of submitting false documents to the government.

The false claims, dating back to 2007-2008, involved a government project at the Kenneth B. Keating Federal Building, where Quality Roofing served as a subcontractor. The company was mandated to pay employees the prevailing wage, as established by the Secretary of Labor.

In a shocking revelation, Quality Roofing failed to pay its workers the required wage but submitted false certified payrolls, claiming the contrary.

Assistant U.S. Attorney John J. Field, who handled the case, emphasized the severity of the defendant's actions, stating that the corporation's deceitful behavior undermined the integrity of the government's contracting process.

The sentencing was the result of a joint investigation by the General Services Administration and the Department of Labor. Special Agents from these agencies worked tirelessly to unravel the web of deceit spun by Quality Roofing.

On [no date specified, but assumed based on the source to be around the time of sentencing], U.S. District Judge Charles J. Siragusa handed down a stern verdict, ordering Quality Roofing to pay a fine of $75,000, in addition to restitution of $19,197.50. This outcome serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of defying the law and engaging in deceitful practices.

The case against Quality Roofing Inc. serves as a stark warning to other corporations and entities considering engaging in similar deceitful practices. The consequences are severe, and the repercussions can be catastrophic.

Defendant: Quality Roofing, Inc. (Michigan-based corporation)

Criminal Charges: Submitting false forms to the government

City and State: Rochester, NY

Exact Date: [No date specified, but assumed based on the source to be around the time of sentencing]

Sentence: Pay a fine of $75,000, plus restitution of $19,197.50

Dollar Amounts: $75,000 (fine), $19,197.50 (restitution)

Defendant Type: Corporation

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Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdny/pr/quality-roofing-inc-order-pay-75000-fine-restitution