Tag: Whistleblower

In yet another case, a regulated medical waste management company by the name of Stericycle entered into a $28,500,000 settlement with the qui tam plaintiff and government.  The qui tamRead MoreMulti-Million Dollar False Claims Act Settlements Paid by a Medical Waste Company and a California Hospital System

It is another week, and yet another multi-million dollar False Claims Act (“FCA”) settlement.  However, this one nears the billion dollar mark and exemplifies a common theme of the governmentRead MorePfizer Settles False Claims Act Case for $785M – Lessons (Not) Learned From Previous Cases

A single whistleblower and the right employment law attorney can make a world of difference. 31 U.S.C. §§ 3729 through 3733 comprise the federal False Claims Act. Violations include knowinglyRead MoreBlowing the Whistle for Uncle Sam and Yourself

In our last blog post we discussed who is a whistleblower and how one can file a lawsuit to recover damages from a wrongdoer on behalf of the U.S. government.Read MoreDo You Have A Whistleblower Claim? Part 2

Let’s suppose you are a good employee. Then you complain to your manager that you discovered that your company has been fraudulently billing the government millions of dollars for services itRead MoreDo you have a whistleblower claim?

On January 12, 2016, the Justice Department announced a settlement that exemplifies what has become classic health care fraud.  Indeed, the nation’s largest Skilled Nursing Facility (“SNF”) therapy provider Kindred/RehabcareRead More2016 Surges On With More Million-Dollar Whistleblower Recoveries

In recent years, whistleblowers have achieved increased success against corporate fraud waste and abuse.  Government agencies continually pass regulations and direct their enforcement activities protecting whistleblowers and prohibiting retaliation.  NewsRead MoreHow the Chamber of Commerce is Eroding Whistleblower Rights and What You Need to Know

Whistleblowers are an important part of our society. Today we will discuss a whistleblower protection program jointly operated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Occupational Safety and HealthRead MoreFAA Whistleblower Protection Program

Let’s say you work for an airline carrier. What are your employee rights if you have an issue related to your employment with the airline? The answer depends on (1)Read MoreAirline Employee Rights

In an interesting recent ruling, a federal district court in California stated that individual executives and directors at companies may be held liable for alleged corporate fraud and corruption.  InRead MoreSan Francisco Court Expands Individual Liability and Reinforces Protection to Whistleblower