March 22, 2013
Military Contractor Fraud
A Virginia-based defense contractor is now facing charges due to a complaint filed by the U.S. Department of Justice. The qui tam lawsuit alleges that the company, Triple Canopy, submitted false claims by hiring unqualified security guards after they were awarded a one-year $10 million contract to provide security in […]
March 21, 2013
Military Contractor Fraud
In April 2009, the Justice Department announced that Northrop Grumman Corporation, their subsidiary Northrop Grumman Space and Mission Systems Corporation, and its predecessor TRW Incorporated agreed to settle a False Claims Act lawsuit for $325 million. The qui tam suit alleged that TRW, which Northrop Grumman acquired in 2002, sold the United States government […]
March 20, 2013
Healthcare Fraud
The United States and the State of Georgia recently reached a settlement in a False Claims Act lawsuit with Golden Gate National Senior Care (GGNSC). While headquartered in the state of Texas, Golden Gate National Senior Care operates skilled nursing facilities across the nation under the “Golden Living” brand, including […]
March 14, 2013
Healthcare Fraud
In a recent settlement with the the Department of Justice, a Florida-based sleep-testing center, American Sleep Medicine LLC, has agreed to pay more than $15 million to resolve allegations of violating the False Claims Act. American Sleep Medicine agreed to the settlement to resolve allegations that they fraudulently billed Medicare, […]
March 13, 2013
Healthcare Fraud
A doctor in Stratford, Connecticut agreed to pay a $700,000 settlement to the United States government to resolve charges of Medicare overbilling under the False Claims Act. At the same time, a mental healthcare facility located in New Hampshire agreed to pay the state $54,281.76 to resolve claims that under New Hampshire’s […]
March 12, 2013
Healthcare Fraud
According to an official statement from the Justice Department, American Systems Corporation, Anixter International Inc. and Corning Cable Systems LLC have each agreed to pay the United States government $3 million in order to settle allegations of violating the False Claims Act and the Anti-Kickback Statute while bidding on a contract […]
March 11, 2013
Healthcare Fraud
New Georgia law completely changes the game for those conducting business with state and local government. Governor Nathan Deal recently signed the Georgia Taxpayer Protection False Claims Act into law. This new law vastly changes the landscape for anyone who conducts business with Georgia’s state and local government, while also […]
March 7, 2013
Healthcare Fraud
Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced today that Mohanbhai “Mohan” Ramchandani, known as the “tailor to the stars,” and his business corporation, Mohan’s Custom Tailors, Inc., has chosen to plead guilty to felony charges for evading the payment of New York sales and income tax for nearly a decade. Ramchandani reportedly […]
March 5, 2013
Healthcare Fraud
Par Pharmaceuticals recently pled guilty in federal court to charges of off-label marketing and will be forced to pay $45 million in order to resolve the company’s criminal and civil liability. Par allegedly promoted its prescription drug, Megace ES, for off-label uses that were not approved as safe or effective […]
March 4, 2013
Healthcare Fraud
A federal jury recently convicted two Poway-based defense contractors and a Poway corporation of conspiracy and bribery in connection with a defense fraud and corruption scheme at Naval Air Station North Island. The defendants in the case were Robert Ehnow, owner and president of Poway defense contractor L&N Industrial Tool […]
March 1, 2013
Healthcare Fraud
Whistleblower Suit Dismissed by Texas Court due to Interpretation of Dodd-Frank Act The United States District Court of the Southern District of Texas recently decided to dismiss a whistleblower lawsuit filed by a former employee of G.E. Energy (GE). What makes the case unique is that the former Iraqi country […]
February 28, 2013
Healthcare Fraud
Two and a half years after the Dodd-Frank Act’s whistleblower program passed and more than one year after key rules went into effect, the program has generated more than 3,000 tips, complaints, and referrals. It has also yielded the first Securities and Exchange Commission enforcement action this year. The program’s first […]