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Violations of either Stark Law or the Anti-Kickback Statute are usually grounds for filing a claim under the False Claims Act. Whistleblowers who know of instances where a physician hasRead MoreStark Law versus the Anti-Kickback Statute

Stark Law is a set of laws that regulate how and under what circumstances physicians can make referrals. The starting point is the doctors cannot refer a patient to anyRead MoreWhat is Stark Law and how does it relate to the False Claims Act?

While Stark Law violations usually lead to allegations a medical practice, hospital, or health entity also violated the False Claims Act; whistleblowers do need to understand that Stark Law doesRead MoreExceptions to Stark Law Violations

In 2018, California passed several laws that govern the use of confidential settlement agreements involving workplace harassment. One of these include the following: SB 820 Prior to the effective dateRead MoreThe Use and Limits of Confidential Claims When Claims for Harassment Are Made

California Code 3294 provides for punitive damages in cases that don’t involve a breach of contract. A plaintiff can seek punitive damages where there is clear solid evidence that theRead MoreWhat Conduct Can Lead to Punitive Damages in California?

According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, employers are generally subject to vicarious liability for any unlawful harassment committed by a supervisor “with immediate (or successively higher) authority over theRead MoreWho Qualifies as a Supervisor in Harassment Lawsuits Based on Vicarious Liability?

In California, a claim for punitive damages is broken down into two phases. The first phase is generally the trial to determine the liability of the defendant and the amountRead MoreDetermining the Amount of Exemplary/Punitive Damages

The Los Angeles Times reported on December 2, 2019, that Hollywood executive Alki David, a hologram businessman, is required to pay $50 million in punitive damages – after a juryRead MoreBillionaire Alki David Liable for $50 Million In Punitive Damages in Sexual Battery Lawsuit

Liability for harassment by supervisors The EEOC states that, harassment is a pervasive employment problem. There are different types of harassment such as sexual harassment and racial harassment. Employers whoRead MoreAutomatic Liability for Businesses When Supervisors Commit Harass or Take Discriminatory Conduct against Employees

We’ve helped whistleblowers earn multiple millions of dollars over the past 30 years. Our whistleblower complaint was the first selected by John Boese for his treatise on Civil False ClaimsRead MoreFederal False Claims Act Video