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November 3, 2014
Contractor Fraud
Department of Justice Intervenes in Whistleblower Lawsuit Against U.S. Navy Contractor Sikorsky Aircraft
The United States government has opted to intervene in a pending whistleblower lawsuit filed against several military contractors, including Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation and two of its subsidiaries, Sikorsky Support Services Inc. and Derco Aerospace Inc. Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation is a wholly-owned subsidiary of United Technologies Corporation, a long-time provider of […]
October 31, 2014
Grant Fraud
Thermacore, Inc. Settles False Claims Act Allegations for Nearly $1 Million
The commission of fraud with federal or state grant money is an emerging issue gathering increasing exposure. Federal grants, which are funded by taxpayer dollars, are awarded to certain individuals and corporations after a lengthy review process. This money is not considered a loan, and is generally not to be […]
October 30, 2014
Military Contractor Fraud
Science Applications International Corporation Settles 10-Year-Old False Claims Act Allegations
Virginia-based Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), which is now known as Leidos Holdings, Inc., has agreed to pay $1.5 million to finally settle False Claims Act allegations originally alleged nearly ten years ago. The case involves allegations of unlawful conflicts of interest with regard to a contract held between SAIC […]
October 29, 2014
Healthcare Fraud
Extendicare Health Services Inc. to Pay $38 Million to Settle FCA Allegations Involving Substandard Care
One of the most alarming forms of healthcare fraud involves the provision of substandard care and the subsequent billing for that care to government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. Under applicable laws, a medical facility or skilled nursing entity can expose itself to False Claims Act liability for failing to […]
October 28, 2014
Healthcare Fraud
Kentucky Cardiology Group Settles False Claims Act Allegations for $380,000
In a recent announcement by the Department of Justice, two London, Kentucky-based cardiologists have agreed to pay $380,000 to settle claims of improper financial relationships with nearby St. Joseph Hospital – including unlawful kickbacks and allegations of financial inducements for referrals. Under the False Claims Act and federal Stark Law, […]
October 27, 2014
Contractor Fraud
UPDATE: Jury Returns $175 Million Verdict Against Trinity Industries
In an ongoing False Claims Act case against highway guardrail manufacturer Trinity Industries, a Texas jury has awarded $175 million in damages against the industrial corporation. The case was initiated by outspoken engineer Josh Harman, who has worked diligently in his whistleblower lawsuit since 2005 – despite “gamesmanship and inappropriate […]
October 24, 2014
Contractor Fraud
DRS Technical Services Agrees to Settle False Claims Act Allegations for $13.7 Million
Aside from healthcare fraud, intentional fraudulent misconduct pursuant to contracts for defense goods or services is one of the most common areas triggering liability under the federal False Claims Act. As you may recall, the False Claims Act got its start during the Civil War era as a way to […]
October 23, 2014
False Claims Act Information
Examining the Distinction Between Conditions of Participation Versus Conditions of Payment
The statutory requirements of the False Claims Act are highly specific, requiring a precise intent to defraud the government out of taxpayer dollars. An emerging issue across several federal courts involves the pivotal distinction between conditions for participation in Medicare or Medicaid versus conditions for reimbursement for patients enrolled in […]
October 22, 2014
Military Contractor Fraud
Boeing Agrees to Pay $23 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations
The Boeing Company, a preeminent aircraft manufacturer, has agreed to pay $23 million to the federal government amidst allegations of improper invoices for wages on behalf of workers employed at the San Antonio-based Aerospace Support Center. Despite Boeing’s assertions that the false claims were the result of accidental mischarges and […]
October 21, 2014
Omnicare
Understanding the Third Circuit’s Foglia Pleading Standard in False Claims Act Cases
When it comes to False Claims Act litigation, one of the most hotly-contested issues surrounds the standards for pleading a claim with specificity. As we have reported in the past, the federal circuit courts are decidedly split on the issue, with several requiring an extremely intensive, fact-specific pleading standard alleging […]
October 20, 2014
Omnicare
New Jersey District Court Denies PharMerica’s Motion to Dismiss in Ongoing Omnicare Case
As you may recall, our law firm has maintained a steadfast involvement in the False Claims Act case against pharmacy services giants Omnicare, Inc. and Pharmerica, representing pharmacist relator Marc Silver in his quest to expose the defendant’s ongoing fraud committed against Medicare and Medicaid. In a recent order entered […]
October 17, 2014
Healthcare Fraud
Tennessee District Court Approves Statistical Sampling in Pivotal False Claims Act Case
As we discussed yesterday, the False Claims Act is often triggered by widespread, pervasive, long-term fraudulent behavior–resulting in voluminous records and hundreds of thousands of invoices evidencing the fraudulent misconduct. As a result, courts have begun to consider whether the use of a statistical random sample of admissions or patient […]
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