“Judge Orders Mediation in Guardrail Lawsuit.”

Erika Kelton in The New York Times, 10/28/14.

Erika A. Kelton, a whistle-blower lawyer with Phillips & Cohen who is not involved in the litigation, said it was not uncommon for both sides of a False Claims Act case to discuss a potential settlement after a liability finding.

“It becomes a question of whether a compromise can be worked out to facilitate a settlement both sides can live with, or if they’ll continue fighting in court,” Ms. Kelton said.

“Judge Orders Mediation in Guardrail Lawsuit.”