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June 10, 2014
Healthcare Fraud
Kentucky-based King’s Daughters Medical Center Settles False Claims Act Allegations With $41 Million Payout
In a landslide victory for taxpayers, a Kentucky hospital found dabbling in expansive and costly healthcare fraud has agreed to pay $41 million to settle the allegations. According to reports, King’s Daughters Medical Center, located in Ashland, Kentucky, was engaging in the frightening practice of ordering and performing unnecessary heart […]
June 9, 2014
Military Contractor Fraud
District Court Judge Refuses to Dismiss False Claims Act Claim Against Military Contractor
Just last month, a federal District Court in Louisiana declined a dismissal attempt by Masonry Solutions International, LLC in an ongoing False Claims Act case alleging fraud under a contract with the Army. The defendant’s motion hinged on a civil procedure technicality which the court described as “excusable neglect” and permitted […]
June 6, 2014
Healthcare Fraud
Device Maker Medtronic, Inc. Agrees to Pay $9.9 Million to Settle False Claims Act Violations
Medical device maker Medtronic, Inc. recently settled a case under the False Claims Act alleging unlawful monetary kickbacks for physicians willing to implant its products in their cardiac patients. Unlawful kickback schemes are one of the most common scenarios triggering liability under the FCA and the federal government has worked […]
June 5, 2014
Healthcare Fraud
Tennessee-Based First Call Ambulance Services to Settle False Claims Act Allegations for $500,000
In a recent case out of the Middle District of Tennessee, ambulance provider First Call Ambulance Service has agreed to pay $500,000 to settle several claims of Medicare and Medicaid fraud. The case was commenced by an undisclosed whistleblower who will share in up to 30 percent of the settlement […]
June 4, 2014
Contractor Fraud
Department of Justice Joins False Claims Act Lawsuit Against CA Technologies
In its May 29th press release, the Department of Justice announced its intention to pursue claims against technology giant CA Technologies for alleged misrepresentations during negotiations for the purchase of software licenses. CA Technologies provides software and technology to several government agencies, including the Department of Labor, Department of Defense, […]
May 28, 2014
Healthcare Fraud
Department of Health and Human Services Proposes Enhancements to Its Enforcement Powers
As we discussed recently, the federal government has implemented several important measures to combat the rampant healthcare fraud plaguing American taxpayers. One such program, known as the H.E.A.T. Task Force, is administered jointly by the U.S. Attorney General’s Office and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). As an […]
May 27, 2014
Contractor Fraud
Records Unsealed in False Claims Act Case Alleging Grant Fraud by USBR
In a complaint unsealed on May 1st, the former superintendent of the Alcova Reservoir — located in Natrona County, Wyoming – has alleged fraud and misconduct on the part of the Natrona County Road and Bridge Department. While the U.S. government has declined to intervene in the case, the whistleblower […]
May 26, 2014
Healthcare Fraud
Florida Health System to Pay $7 Million to Resolve Violations of Stark Law
As we have discussed in the past, the federal Stark Law often intersects with the False Claims Act. In a recent case out of Florida, All Children’s Health System (ACHS) has agreed to remit $7 million to both the state and federal governments following allegations of Stark Law violations and […]
May 23, 2014
Mortgage Fraud
Reunion Mortgage to Pay $1.04 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations
In a recent case out of California, mortgage lender Reunion Mortgage, Inc. and its former affiliates have agreed to pay $1.04 million to settle allegations of False Claims Act violations. The case originated pursuant to an investigation by the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Civil Fraud Division and resulted […]
May 22, 2014
Healthcare Fraud
New Jersey Hospital Somerset Medical Center Settles Anti-Kickback Allegations
A recent settlement under the False Claims Act reveals a startling and unlawful financial relationship between New Jersey’s Somerset Hospital and the nearby cardiology clinic Medicor Cardiology. The whistleblower complaint was filed by two hospital employees who reported the illicit payments occurred between 2009 and 2013. The final settlement amount […]
May 21, 2014
False Claims Act Legal News
Clothing Manufacturers Pay $10 Million to Settle False Claims Act Customs Fraud Case
Late last month, several clothing manufacturers agreed to settle claims with the federal government following allegations of intentional undervaluing of goods to avoid tariffs at the border. The lawsuit arose pursuant to a False Claims Act whistleblower complaint filed over four years ago by a relator, who works as a […]
May 20, 2014
False Claims Act Legal News
Frequently Asked Questions About Whistleblower Lawsuits and How a Lawyer Can Help
If you are considering a whistleblower lawsuit, you may be unsure how the process will work, whether you have enough information to get started, and with whom you should discuss your case. These feelings of apprehension or uncertainty are common in the realm of qui tam lawsuits, as these cases […]
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