# Texas Court Allows FCA Suit Against RKM

A federal judge in Texas allowed a False Claims Act lawsuit brought by whistleblower Bryan Piper and the U.S. government against Texas-based RKM Utility Services Inc. to proceed. The company argued that losing its corporate charter prevented it from defending the case; the judge rejected that argument. The suit alleges fraud involving a pandemic-assistance program, but the report does not identify the program, any contract, or a dollar amount.

- For government contractors and firms seeking federal assistance, the case underscores that loss of corporate status does not by itself end litigation over alleged claims fraud.
- Companies handling government funds can review their claims documentation and record-retention practices; the signal does not specify the allegations’ details or establish that fraud occurred.
- Utility-services businesses should account for potential False Claims Act exposure when assessing the risks of work or assistance involving government funds.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Energy & Utilities
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** October 05, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. government
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas

### Vendors
- RKM Utility Services Inc. ()