September 21, 2004
The federal government has intervened in a False Claims Act suit that claims several companies defrauded the government by falsifying safety tests for compressed gas cylinders. The cylinders are used to fuel nuclear missiles, the space shuttle and support operations at nuclear power plants.
Western Sales & Testing of Amarillo Inc., Portersville Sales & Testing Inc., and BKC Industries Inc. are among the defendants who allegedly submitted more than $20 million in false claims.
The Amarillo Globe News reported on the suit on September 21, 2004.