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September 22, 2014
Healthcare Fraud
Department of Justice Files False Claims Act Complaint Against California Nursing Homes
On August 29th, the U.S. Department of Justice filed a complaint against two California-based nursing home facilities known as Country Villa Watsonville East and Country Villa Watsonville West – both of which participate in both Medicare and Medicaid (Medi-Cal). The complaint alleges horrific patterns of patient neglect, including the administration […]
September 19, 2014
Healthcare Fraud
Federal Judge Permits False Claims Act Case to Continue Against Vaccine Manufacturer Merck
Medical corporation Merck & Co. will decidedly face the music in the ongoing class action and related anti-trust lawsuit involving its mumps vaccine – a product routinely given to babies and children for generations. The issue, which involves allegations of false compliance with FDA standards for vaccines, prompted a False […]
September 18, 2014
False Claims Act Legal News
New York District Court Adds to Rule 9(b) Confusion
As we have reported in previous posts, Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 9(b) has emerged as an obstacle in some jurisdictions when applied to the pleadings submitted in False Claims Act cases. In sum, Rule 9(b) imposes heightened specificity requirements in certain federal filings. The rule is often applied in […]
September 16, 2014
Healthcare Fraud
Seventh Circuit Takes Aim at ‘Worthless Services’ False Claims Act Allegations
On the heels of a provocative op-ed in the New York Times discussing the nexus between Medicare and the expenses of nursing home care, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit issued its much-anticipated opinion in United States ex rel. Absher v. Momence Meadows Nursing Center, which involves […]
September 15, 2014
Uncategorized
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 […]
September 12, 2014
Healthcare Fraud
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 […]
September 11, 2014
False Claims Act Information
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 […]
September 10, 2014
Contractor Fraud
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 […]
September 9, 2014
Contractor Fraud
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 […]
September 8, 2014
Contractor Fraud
Samsung Settles False Claims Act Allegations for $2.3 Million
In a recent announcement from the Department of Justice, New Jersey-based Samsung Electronics America Inc. has agreed to pay $2.3 million to settle claims it unlawfully submitted invoices for payment under a government contract for the provision of technology and products. Allegedly, Samsung billed the government for work that did […]
September 5, 2014
Healthcare Fraud
New York Nursing Home Ralex Services Settles False Claims Act Allegations
In a joint effort between the U.S. Department of Justice and the New York Attorney General’s Office, New Rochelle-based Ralex Services, Inc., which does business as Glen Island Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, has agreed to settle claims it improperly and unlawfully inflated claims for reimbursement from the state and […]
September 4, 2014
False Claims Act Legal News
Seventh Circuit Rejects Public Disclosure Bar in Recent Whistleblower Lawsuit
As we have explored in previous posts, there are several defenses available to defendants named in a qui tam whistleblower lawsuit under the False Claims Act. One of the most well-known legal mechanisms used to avoid False Claims Act liability is known as the public disclosure bar. This term refers […]
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