Default judgment awarded by the United States District Court of South Carolina against Lacy School of Cosmetology and Earnest “Jay” Lacy for presenting false claims to the U.S. Department of Education for student loans and grants.

“This use of the False Claims Act shows we are on the leading edge of qui tam litigation across the country.  Through this type of litigation, we continue our efforts to stop fraud and protect federal funds.” – Bill Nettles