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Fox, Rx Loses False Claims Act Bid Against Omnicare, et al.

Repeat offender Omnicare, a nationwide pharmacy services organization, was recently pitted against Fox, Rx, a Medicare Part D program sponsor, in a False Claims Act lawsuit, alleging several counts of fraud involving government healthcare programs. Unlike the liability faced by Omnicare in several other lawsuits, it was able to avoid […]

DOJ Opts to Intervene in Whistleblower Case Against United Healthcare

In a recent False Claims Act case filed in Colorado, the federal government has decided to intervene after engaging in a preliminary investigation of the relator’s claims. The government, which intervenes in approximately 25 percent of all filed False Claims Act cases, will join as an active participant against Evercare […]

6 Tips for Anyone Considering a Whistleblower Lawsuit

If you have never been involved in a legal proceeding, much less a federal lawsuit involving an employer or large corporation, the notion of pursuing a whistleblower claim can seem overwhelming and possibly more trouble than it is worth. However, we encourage you to consider the following six tips as […]

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Settles False Claims Act Lawsuit for $4.2 Million

When it comes to contracts with the government, there are often a number of terms and conditions relating to the procurement of services with vendors and sub-contractors – particularly when federal grant money is involved. In today’s case, we explore a recent settlement between the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority […]

Tennessee Construction Company Circle C Settles False Claims Act Wages Lawsuit

In today’s case, we explore a recent False Claims Act settlement involving allegations of payroll fraud against Circle C Construction – a firm tasked with complete construction projects on the U.S. Army base Fort Campbell. At the heart of the allegations are claims involving the Davis-Bacon Act, which is legislation […]