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July 30, 2014 Healthcare Fraud

Off-Label Marketing Case Involving Calgene Survives Despite Defendants’ Motion to Dismiss

Earlier this month, a False Claims Act case against drug maker Calgene was unsealed, revealing allegations of off-label marketing with regard to its controversial cancer drug Thalomid. The case, in which the government opted not to intervene, has been subject to several months’ worth of procedural wrangling by both parties. […]
July 28, 2014 Healthcare Fraud

American International Biotechnology to Settle False Claims Act Allegations for Nearly $350,000

In an interesting False Claims Act case involving government contracts concerning biotechnology, Virginia-based American International Biotechnology reportedly defrauded the federal government by improperly billing for genetic testing. The case involves the widespread problem of fraud against Medicare and Medicaid, and reveals the true extent to which healthcare fraud is invading […]
July 25, 2014 Healthcare Fraud

Pharmaceutical Company Astellas Settles False Claims Act Allegations With States

In an all-too-familiar scenario, pharmaceutical company Astellas, Inc. has agreed to settle all allegations against it involving the anti-fungal medication Mycamine. Earlier this year, the U.S. Department of Justice announced that it had reached an agreement with the company wherein it would remit over $7 million to the government pursuant […]
July 24, 2014 Contractor Fraud

False Claims Act Case Goes to Trial in Texas; Allegations Involve Federal Highway Administration

In an interesting and unique False Claims Act case, a federal contractor tasked with performing construction and updates on interstate highways is being forced to defend against claims that it submitted fraudulent designs for approval and false claims to the government. The case made it all the way to trial, and […]
July 23, 2014 Healthcare Fraud

Florida-Based Halifax Health Settles Second Half of $73 Million Overbilling Case

Earlier this year, Florida-based health services company Halifax Health paid $85 million to settle allegations that it was engaged in a years-long kickback scheme in violation of the federal Stark Law. The settlement was one of the largest reported in Florida history; however, it did not work to settle the […]
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