Allegations of Defense Fraud and Illegal Kickbacks Result in $10M Scheme Targeting US Navy
According to a recently unsealed whistleblower lawsuit, several people are accused of orchestrating an illegal kickback and bribery scheme that defrauded the United States Navy of $10 million. Among those facing charges are Ralph M. Mariano, a civilian engineer who previously worked for the Naval Sea Systems Command, and his […]
Allegations of Illegal Kickbacks & Medicare Fraud Force C.R. Bard to Settle
Amidst allegations of Medicare fraud and illegal kickbacks, an international medical device company has agreed to settle a False Claims Act lawsuit this week. C.R. Bard Inc. will pay the federal government $48.2 million to settle the allegations contained in a whistleblower lawsuit that was originally filed in 2006. C. […]
False Claims Act Lawsuit: Alleged Violations Could Result in Largest Whistleblower Suit
A False Claims Act lawsuit filed against a Florida-based hospital is shaping up to be the largest qui tam case of its kind, proving that one person truly can make a difference. Halifax Hospital Medical Center and Halifax Staffing Inc., located in Volusia County, are accused of grossly overbilling both […]
Novartis Hit with Two Illegal Kickback Lawsuits in Just Four Days
April was a rough month for the pharmaceutical giant Novartis. In a span of just four days, the United States government filed two civil fraud lawsuits against the corporation. Novartis Pharmaceuticals is now charged with orchestrating a multi-million dollar illegal kickback scheme, securing the company tens of millions in fraudulent […]
Adventist Health System Settles False Claims Act Lawsuit for $14.1 Million
A federal False Claims Act lawsuit was recently settled with Adventist Health System and its affiliated hospital, White Memorial Medical Center. The qui tam suit, which contains allegations that Adventist Health paid illegal kickbacks, was originally filed by two Los Angeles physicians. According to the Department of Justice (DOJ), Adventist […]