Our healthcare false claims act attorneys have been closely following a number of managed care organization False Claims Act (“FCA”) cases making their way through the courts. One of theRead MoreHumana Found to Ignore Medicare Advantage Fraudulent Billing – Triggering Massive False Claims Act Lawsuit
Justice Department Reaches $60 Million Dollar Settlement with TeamHealth/IPC
Our Los Angeles attorneys report that TeamHealth, the parent of a local physician management and staffing company by the name of IPC Healthcare (located in North Hollywood, CA), agreed toRead MoreJustice Department Reaches $60 Million Dollar Settlement with TeamHealth/IPC
Bilking Money from Medicare Does Not Pay – Walgreens and Bay Sleep Clinic Settle FCA Whistleblower Lawsuits for Over $50 Million Dollars
Our Los Angeles based False Claims Act (“FCA”) focused attorneys report that after a qui tam whistleblower lawsuit was filed against Walgreens, Walgreens recently paid $50 million to settle allegationsRead MoreBilking Money from Medicare Does Not Pay – Walgreens and Bay Sleep Clinic Settle FCA Whistleblower Lawsuits for Over $50 Million Dollars
As 2016 Draws to a Close, Retaliation Claims by Whistleblowers Rise Against Such Institutions as the Veterans Affairs and Wells Fargo
Our Los Angeles based employment attorneys report that there has been an uptick in the number of retaliation claims by whistleblowers. One instance is an abuse claim made against theRead MoreAs 2016 Draws to a Close, Retaliation Claims by Whistleblowers Rise Against Such Institutions as the Veterans Affairs and Wells Fargo
$300,000 Whistleblower Settlement Added to U.S. Department of Justice’s $2.9 Billion in 2016
Another week brings with it a number of newly revealed Whistleblower Qui Tam lawsuit settlements. This time, it is a dental company settling with the government for more than $300,000Read More$300,000 Whistleblower Settlement Added to U.S. Department of Justice’s $2.9 Billion in 2016
Just in time for the holidays, the U.S. Justice Department Reports that it Paid-Out $519 Million to Whistleblowers in 2016
As many of our clients know, reporting your company’s fraudulent activity or even seemingly fraudulent actions such as over-billing for lower level services, avoiding payments owed to the government, orRead MoreJust in time for the holidays, the U.S. Justice Department Reports that it Paid-Out $519 Million to Whistleblowers in 2016
$5.3 Million Dollar Settlement after False Claims Act Whistleblower in Oncology Practice Reports Medicare Fraud
Anyone could, and should, report fraudulent activity by his or her employer. In this case, it was a medical coder at an oncology practice. As result, the oncology medical groupRead More$5.3 Million Dollar Settlement after False Claims Act Whistleblower in Oncology Practice Reports Medicare Fraud
Another Multi-Million Dollar ($20 Million) Whistleblower Recovery Against Giant Wyndham Hotels and Resorts
We are proud to inform our readers that another whistleblower has succeeded in exposing violations at a large corporation. This time it was a single mother taking on one ofRead MoreAnother Multi-Million Dollar ($20 Million) Whistleblower Recovery Against Giant Wyndham Hotels and Resorts
Supreme Court Evaluates Whether Implied or Express Certification of a Violation is Necessary for False Claims Case
One of the most important US Supreme Court decisions interpreting the Federal False Claim Act, 31 USC 3729, is currently under submission. (Universal Health Services, Inc., vs United States exRead MoreSupreme Court Evaluates Whether Implied or Express Certification of a Violation is Necessary for False Claims Case
Whistleblower Discovery Rights: Avoid the Pitfalls and Secure Adequate Evidence
After a lawsuit is filed (and in many cases, before), you and your legal team should be creating a “to do” list of critical documents to demand from the defendantRead MoreWhistleblower Discovery Rights: Avoid the Pitfalls and Secure Adequate Evidence