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More Details Emerge in Trial Against Bank of America

As we reported earlier last week, the trial has begun against Bank of America regarding allegations of impropriety surrounding the underwriting and approval processes for sub-prime loans – the processes that contributed to the massive housing market meltdown. On Thursday of last week, a former Bank of America executive testified […]

Proposed Bill Could Potentially Weaken Healthcare Fraud-Based Whistleblower Claims

Federal and state officials have uncovered billions of dollars in healthcare fraud under the False Claims Act. This statute allows for private citizens, known as qui tam plaintiffs, to sue as whistleblowers on behalf of the federal government. A qui tam a action is designed to not only help the […]

Wells Fargo Unsuccessful in its Attempt to Dismiss the DOJ’s Fraud Claims

In terms of market value, Wells Fargo is currently the largest financial institution in the world. In light of its size and the great number of people it serves, it becomes especially alarming when allegations of wrongdoing arise.  U.S. District Judge Jesse Furman of Manhattan issued an order allowing the […]

Oncologist Accused of Shocking Acts of Medical Fraud

In one of the most shocking cases of Medicaid and Medicare fraud to date, a Michigan-area cancer doctor is accused of a $35 million billing scheme involving claims of intentional misdiagnoses, unnecessary cancer treatments and violations of the naturalization process. In its original August 6th filing, the Department of Justice […]

Renowned Hospital Group to Pay $26 Million in Penalties

Shands HealthCare, located in Florida and connected with the University of Florida’s College of Medicine, will reportedly pay over $26 million in fines and penalties to the United States government pursuant to its recent settlement of claims under the False Claims Act. Shands is comprised of six prominent hospitals in […]