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November 20, 2014
False Claims Act Legal News
CA District Court Reiterates Need for Strong Evidence in Whistleblower Lawsuits in Serco Judgment
We have covered the False Claims Act evidentiary standard from a number of different angles. At the pleadings phase of these cases, there is a near 50/50 split between the circuit courts as to the specificity of alleged fraud necessary to overcome a motion to dismiss under Federal Rule of […]
November 19, 2014
Contractor Fraud
UPDATE: Judge Orders Trinity Industries to Mediation as Possible Half-Billion Dollar Verdict Looms
As we have steadily reported over the past couple months, the False Claims Act case against Trinity Industries has resulted in a tumultuous trial, mistrial, $175 million verdict, and the possibility for a treble damages imposition of $525 million. In the latest procedural milestone in the case, United States District […]
November 18, 2014
Healthcare Fraud
Dignity Health Agrees to Settle False Claims Act Case for $37 Million
Healthcare fraud is one of the most detrimental – and costly – forms of fraud, as it not only could increase premium rates for innocent policyholders, but can even compromise the quality of patient care. One of the most common forms of healthcare fraud involves illegal “upcoding” or unnecessary admittance […]
November 17, 2014
False Claims Act Legal News
Benefits of U.S. False Claims Act Explored at Historic Canadian Charbonneau Commission
The United States False Claims Act has proven successful in recovering tens of billions of dollars in fraud, waste, and intentional deceit. As the False Claims Act gains increasing domestic notoriety, other nations are showing a growing interest in this sort of incentivizing, anti-fraud program. Our Northern neighbor Canada recently […]
November 14, 2014
Grant Fraud
Columbia University Settles Embarrassing Grant Fraud Allegations
New York City-based Columbia University, one of the world’s most renowned medical research institutions, has recently come under fire for mismanaging millions of dollars in federal grant money earmarked for AIDS and HIV-related research. The allegations found in the government’s complaint specifically involve the mismanagement of employees and the falsification of […]
November 13, 2014
Contractor Fraud
North Florida Shipyards Agree to Pay $1 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations
The Small Business Administration is a federal agency tasked with assisting Americans interested in opening and maintaining a small business. Funding is directed each year to the SBA as an investment in the American economy, much of which is allocated to offering small business loans and grants to those who […]
November 12, 2014
Grant Fraud
State University of New York Expected to Pay $1 Million to Settle Audit Fraud Allegations
According to the details of an ongoing probe by the Department of Justice, State University of New York’s Research Foundation is alleged to have directed its researchers and employees to falsify the results of an audit of the state’s Medicaid program – thereby rendering a greater number of applicants eligible for […]
November 11, 2014
Healthcare Fraud
DaVita Healthcare Agrees to Settle False Claims Act Allegations for Staggering $350 Million
DaVita Healthcare, one of the nation’s leading providers of kidney dialysis services, has agreed to pay $350 million following a qui tam lawsuit and investigation by the Department of Justice. According to the allegations, the Denver-based corporation – which operates centers in 46 states and the District of Columbia – […]
November 10, 2014
Military Contractor Fraud
Army Contractor Settles False Claims Allegations Involving Military Antennas
As we have reported in the past, fraud against the United States military perpetuated the need for a federal False Claims Act during the Civil War, and this sort of misconduct continues to infiltrate the Department of Defense even today. At the inception of the False Claims Act, the government […]
November 7, 2014
Contractor Fraud
UPDATE: Trinity President Admits Material Omissions in Guardrail Safety Case
As we have steadily reported over the past several months, guardrail manufacturer Trinity Highway Products has undergone intense scrutiny, a mistrial, and a $175 million verdict for installing highway guardrails that did not comport with previously-submitted designs approved by federal authorities. In addition to the dozens of personal injury and […]
November 6, 2014
Contractor Fraud
Federal Authorities to Demand New Crash Tests After $175 Million Trinity Verdict
As you are likely aware, Trinity Highway Products was recently handed a $175 million jury verdict in a recent False Claims Act lawsuit. At issue in the litigation was Trinity’s assertion that its ET-Plus guardrail system was safe and effective in the event of a highway collision–despite the fact it […]
November 5, 2014
False Claims Act Information
What Does a Typical False Claims Act Settlement Agreement Look Like?
Much like most areas of civil law, False Claims Act lawsuits often result in a settlement agreement between the whistleblower, defendant(s), and the federal government. These agreements are often quite lengthy, containing dozens of provisions to be followed by all parties involved. If the defendant’s actions were especially egregious, the […]
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