DETROIT — The civil lawsuit was filed under the whistleblower provision of the False Claims Act in the Eastern District of Michigan and is captioned United States ex rel. Hruska v. Global Connections to Employment, Inc. Case No. 17-13804. Lifeview was involved in the Department of War’s Defense Manpower Data Center Enterprise Information Technology Services contract, which was awarded through the AbilityOne Program.

Why It Matters

The settlement shows the enforcement mechanisms protecting federal programs designed to support workers with disabilities. The AbilityOne Program requires specific labor composition, mandating that 75% of labor for products and services be performed by individuals who are blind or significantly disabled. Violations of these requirements through false statements can compromise the employment opportunities the program is structured to provide.

Multiple federal agencies participated in the resolution of the case, indicating a coordinated approach to oversight. The Department of Justice, the AbilityOne Commission, the Department of Defense Office of Inspector General, and the U.S. General Services Office of Inspector General all issued statements regarding the agreement. This multi-agency involvement reflects the priority placed on maintaining honesty and accountability among contractors participating in disability employment initiatives.

Timeline

On September 21, 2026, Lifeview Group, Inc. together with its corporate predecessors and affiliates, agreed to pay $5,059,808.00 to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act. The settlement resolves allegations that Lifeview made false statements to the AbilityOne Commission about its performance of the Defense Manpower Data Center Enterprise Information Technology Services contract in the period leading up to the renewal of the contract on June 17, 2019.

Also on September 21, 2026, U.S. Attorney Jerome F. Gorgon Jr. stated that the False Claims Act is an important tool for combatting procurement fraud and that his office will vigorously investigate entities that make false statements about their qualifications to obtain or keep government contracts. Commission Chairperson Christina Brandt said the AbilityOne Commission maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward any action, omission, or misrepresentation that undermines the integrity of the AbilityOne Program. Special Agent in Charge Jorge Richardson of the U.S. General Services Office of Inspector General Midwest Division said false or misleading statements about work related to a program intended to expand employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities should not be tolerated. Acting Special Agent in Charge Jessica Herrington of the Department of Defense Office of Inspector General said "the AbilityOne program is designed to expand meaningful employment opportunities for blind and disabled workers, and they depend on the honesty and accountability of participating contractors."