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September 11, 2013
False Claims Act Legal News
Emory University to Repay $1.5 Million Following Exposure of Fraudulent Billing Practices
In whistleblower lawsuits, individuals often reveal the dark underworld of billing schemes, theft and deceit – frequently involving organizations appearing on the surface to focus on good works and helping others. As we see more and more healthcare fraud, so comes the exposure of places like university teaching hospitals engaging […]
September 10, 2013
Healthcare Fraud
Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Ordered to Pay Whopping Half-Billion Dollar Settlement
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is tasked with regulating the tens of thousands prescription and over-the-counter drugs we consume each year. Unfortunately, drug manufacturers illegally markets its drug for uses outside its approved use in an attempt to boost sales and pad the bottom line. Such is the […]
September 9, 2013
General
Seventh Circuit Reverses Lower Court’s Dismissal of ‘Frivolous’ Qui Tam Lawsuit
Let’s face it: whistleblowers do not embark on the qui tam lawsuit labyrinth expecting the experience to be without conflict. Earlier this summer, a former employee of ITT Educational Services, Inc. commenced a lawsuit against the for-profit nationwide university under the qui tam provisions of the False Claims Act in […]
September 6, 2013
False Claims Act Information
Part II: 9 Qui Tam Lawsuits You Should Know About
Earlier, we introduced you to some record-breaking qui tam lawsuits exposing rampant waste of taxpayer money and resources by healthcare providers. Nearly every entry on the list pertained to healthcare fraud, and this second entry in the two-part series is certainly no exception. As we continue to explore some of […]
September 5, 2013
False Claims Act Information
9 Qui Tam Lawsuits You Should Know – Part I
Those of us working closely on whistleblower cases are always thrilled to hear statistics revealing the true gravity and importance of qui tam cases. For instance, the Department of Justice reports that in 2012 alone, over $439 million was awarded to qui tam whistleblowers, individuals who brought lawsuits on behalf […]
September 3, 2013
Uncategorized
Whistleblower Lawsuit Reveals Millions in False Claims by Roofing Contractor
The False Claims Act is designed to protect American taxpayers from fraud, waste and abuse by those holding contracts with the United States government. Known as whistleblowers, these individuals stand to gain a sizable portion of any recovery obtained by the government – usually between 15 and 25 percent of […]
July 17, 2013
Healthcare Fraud
DOJ Joins False Claims Act Suit Against Infirmary Health System
The government continues to show its resolve when it comes to False Claims Act violations, taking a special interest in healthcare fraud cases. This is especially true for cases that involve Medicare fraud, violations of the Medicare/Medicaid Anti-Kickback Statute (which prohibits the payment of kickbacks in exchange for referrals) and […]
July 16, 2013
Healthcare Fraud
Medicare Fraud
What is Medicare? Medicare is a government-sponsored health insurance program. It is administered by the Social Security Administration for United States citizens who are age 65 and over or for those people who suffer from a disability. The program is paid for and funded by the United States federal government. […]
July 15, 2013
False Claims Act Information
How to File a Successful Qui Tam Complaint
The decision to file a qui tam lawsuit is an important one. Naturally, you want to provide yourself with the best chance of filing a successful case, and the following tips can help. Choose Your Qui Tam Lawyer Carefully The federal False Claims Act is a detailed and complex law. You […]
July 12, 2013
Military Contractor Fraud
Defense Contractor Defrauds Military and Taxpayers of Millions
Thanks to a qui tam whistleblower, another defense contractor has agreed to a settlement in order to resolve allegations that it violated the federal False Claims Act. According to the government’s suit, Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) was submitting false and fraudulent claims while under contract with the General Services […]
July 11, 2013
False Claims Act Information
Using the Internet to Find a Qui Tam Attorney
Choosing the right law firm to represent you in a whistleblower lawsuit is one of the most important decisions you will make, as it can ultimately affect the outcome of a qui tam case. Today, more and more people are going online to search for legal representation. While the Internet […]
July 10, 2013
Healthcare Fraud
Tennessee Physicians Settle False Claims Act Case Over Illegally Imported Drugs
A group of three Johnson City physicians learned they will have to pay $4.25 million plus interest to settle allegations contained in a False Claims Act lawsuit. According to the government, Dr. William Kincaid, Dr. Millard R. Lamb and Dr. Charles O. Famoyin knowingly and willfully caused false claims to […]
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