Category: Federal False Claims

The False Claims Act bars claims unless the disclosure is made by an original source. There are basically two ways someone can be an original source: The whistleblower provides theRead MoreHow the ‘Original Source’ Definition in the False Claims Act has been defined

How the California False Claims Act Compares to the Federal False Claims Act The California False Claims Act provides incentives to whistleblowers to disclose fraud involving California state contracts. WhileRead MoreHow the California False Claims Act Compares to the Federal False Claims Act

Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc, according to a report by the federal Justice Department agreed, in January 2019, to the huge payout in response to charges it violated the Federal FalseRead MoreWalgreens Agrees to Pay $269 Million for Allegations It Overbilled for Different Drugs

What the US Department of Justice’s Decision to Dismiss False Claim Act Lawsuit against Gilead Sciences, Inc. Means Law 360 reported on December 4, 2018, that the US DOJ hadRead MoreUS Department of Justice Dismiss False Claim Act Lawsuit

Whistleblower Awarded More than $62 Million in New York False Claims Act Settlement with Sprint The Attorney General for New York announced recently that Sprint had agreed to pay $330Read MoreNew York False Claims Act Settlement

On October 19, 2019, the Department of Justice announced another large settlement of False Claim Act allegations. The essence of the allegations was that the mortgage company falsely certified thatRead MoreDepartment of Justice Announces $13.2 Million Agreement by Universal American Mortgage Company LLC (UAMC) for False Claims Act Allegations

The US Justice Department (DOJ) announced on November 2, 2018 that a settlement had been reached with Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (NGSC). The terms of the settlement are that NGSCRead MoreFalse Claim Allegations against Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation to Cost $27.45 Million

In a major 9th Circuit opinion issued on August 24, 2018, US ex rel Rose vs. Stephens Institute, a trial court’s denial of summary judgment brought by Stephens Institute wasRead MoreEscobar Test for Implied Certification Liability Is Mandatory

The Effingham Daily News reported in August, 2018, that Lincare Inc., a major provider of oxygen and respiratory therapy services and other medical equipment agreed to a $5.25 million dollarRead MoreLincare Agrees to Settle False Claims Act Charges for $5.25 Million

AP News reported on August 4, 2018, that Prime Healthcare Services, one of the biggest hospital systems in the country and the company CEO agreed to pay $65 million toRead MoreHospital System Settles Medicare Overbilling Case for $65 Million