Racist Trophy at Car Dealership Becomes Subject of EEOC Lawsuit
- posted: Sep. 30, 2021
- Employee Rights
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission sued an auto dealership in Dallas (AOD Ventures Inc., dob Autos of Dallas) for race and gender discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Read More
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Bolsters Its Whistleblower Program
- posted: Sep. 27, 2021
- Whistleblower Litigation
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is working on making it easier for whistleblowers to come forward with their claims. A newly published website helps whistleblowers organize their claims and Read More
Ohio Hospital Must Pay $21.25 Million to Resolve Kickback Allegations
- posted: Sep. 23, 2021
- Whistleblower Litigation
Akron General Health System (AGHS) recently agreed to a $21.25 settlement to end whistleblower lawsuits alleging the organization violated the False Claims Act’s Anti-Kickback Statute. The whistleblower who brought the case Read More
SEC Awards Whistleblower with $1.2 Million Payout
- posted: Sep. 20, 2021
- Whistleblower Litigation
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently awarded a whistleblower with $1.2 million after they provided the agency with valuable information and ongoing assistance that led to a Read More
Edward Jones & Co. Must Pay $34 Million to Settle Discrimination Case
- posted: Sep. 16, 2021
- Employee Rights
A federal court approved a $34 million settlement between Edward Jones & Co. and black financial advisors at the company, ending years of litigation. In addition to the financial settlement, Read More
Judge Allows Whole Foods “Black Lives Matter” Mask Lawsuit to Continue
- posted: Sep. 13, 2021
- Employee Rights
A federal judge ruled a lawsuit regarding “Black Lives Matter” masks worn by Whole Foods workers will be allowed to proceed, overruling the initial dismissal in the district court. According to Read More
French Medical Device Company Pays $2 Million to Settle Kickback Case
- posted: Sep. 09, 2021
- Whistleblower Litigation
Medicrea International, a medical device manufacturer based in France, and its American affiliate Medicrea USA agreed to pay a total of $2 million to resolve allegations in a claim brought Read More
Navistar Defense Settles False Claims Act Allegations for $50 Million
- posted: Sep. 06, 2021
- Whistleblower Litigation
Navistar Defense LLC, a company based in Illinois that manufactures military vehicles, recently agreed to pay $50 million to settle a False Claims Act case alleging it inflated prices in Read More
SEC Rewards Two Whistleblowers with $23 Million Total
- posted: Sep. 02, 2021
- Whistleblower Litigation
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently announced a pair of new whistleblower awards, totaling $23 million. The Commission made the announcement on June 2, stating the whistleblowers in question Read More