In July 2015, Noridiam agreed to pay $45 million to the state to avoid a lawsuit related to its performance.
Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh said Noridiam and Cúram “failed to deliver what they promise.” He added, “Their misrepresentations led to the frustrating delays and errors experienced by consumers in the initial open enrollment period of the Health Benefit Exchange. Marylanders were stymied in their efforts to sign up for health insurance, and millions of taxpayer dollars were wasted.”
On the other hand, Assistant Attorney General Jody Hunt for the Department of Justice’s Civil Division, commented, “Making misleading statements to win contract awards violates fundamental tenets of government contracting and harms the government and taxpayers. The Department is committed to protecting the American taxpayer from false claims and preserving the integrity of federal funding decisions.”
“When companies misrepresent their products and capabilities in order to win government contracts, they enrich themselves at taxpayers’ expense.Today’s resolution demonstrates our continuing commitment to hold companies accountable for their actions,” said U.S. Attorney Robert K. Hur.
