Whistleblowers' Actions Lead to $1 Million Settlement in False Claims Case
- posted: Feb. 22, 2024
- Whistleblower Litigation,  Fraud
Siemens Industry, Inc., a subsidiary of Siemens Corporation, has agreed to pay over $1 million to settle allegations of False Claims Act violations. The claims against Siemens were first brought forward Read More
Whistleblower Former Employee Gets Six-Figure Settlement from Maker of Auto Accessories
- posted: Feb. 20, 2024
- Foreign Corrupt Practices Act,  Whistleblower Litigation,  Fraud
A former employee who alleged in a lawsuit that Yakima Products Inc. was violating the law when exporting materials from China will receive a substantial payment following the manufacturer’s settlement Read More
The Power of Whistleblowers in Exposing Fraud
- posted: Jan. 23, 2024
- Employee Rights,  Whistleblower Litigation,  Fraud
Whistleblowers play a critical role in exposing corruption and illegal activities. Despite the risks to their personal and professional lives, individuals with information about corporate wrongdoing regularly step forward to Read More
Genomic Health Agrees to $32.5 Million Settlement Over Alleged Medicare Billing Scheme
- posted: Jan. 16, 2024
- Fraud
Genomic Health, Inc. (GHI) has agreed to a $32.5 million settlement to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by engaging in a nationwide scheme to improperly bill Read More
SEC Files Complaint Against SolarWinds: Alleged Fraud and Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities
- posted: Jan. 09, 2024
- Fraud
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has lodged a formal complaint against SolarWinds Corporation, as well as its Chief Information Security Officer, citing allegations of fraud and internal control lapses Read More
Whistleblowers Crucial in Exposing and Combating Pump and Dump Schemes
- posted: Dec. 28, 2023
- Whistleblower Litigation,  Fraud
The internet has facilitated the proliferation of pump and dump schemes, with social media platforms like Telegram and Discord becoming conduits for hype. While discussing a stock positively on social Read More
Neurologist Alleges Retaliation Over Hospital Scheme to Airlift Stroke Patients
- posted: Dec. 19, 2023
- Employee Rights,  Whistleblower Litigation,  Fraud
A neurologist filed an amended complaint in a Pennsylvania federal court, accusing Jefferson Healthcare System Inc. and Beebe Healthcare in Delaware of retaliating against him for reporting an alleged scheme Read More
Exxon Whistleblower Case Has Far-Reaching Implications
- posted: Nov. 30, 2023
- Whistleblower Litigation,  Fraud
A case before the Third Circuit Court of Appeals is poised to shape the fate of corporate whistleblowers. Lindsey Gulden and Damian Burch v. Exxon Mobil Corporation considers whether a Read More
Whistleblower Receives $950K After Reporting False Medi-Cal Claims
- posted: Oct. 24, 2023
- Whistleblower Litigation,  Fraud
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced a $5 million settlement with Lompoc Valley Medical Center (LVMC), a California healthcare provider, for alleged violations of the False Claims Act Read More
Iraq War Contractor Agrees to Settle FCA Allegations for $108.75 Million
- posted: Oct. 03, 2023
- Whistleblower Litigation,  Fraud
KBR Inc., a contractor involved in the Iraq War, has reached a settlement of $108.75 million to resolve False Claims Act (FCA) allegations. The settlement comes after more than 12 Read More
Alaskan Telecommunications Company to Pay Over $40 Million for FCA Violations
- posted: Sep. 21, 2023
- Whistleblower Litigation,  Fraud
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that GCI Communications Corp. (GCI), a telecommunications company based in Anchorage, Alaska, has agreed to pay over $40 million to settle charges related Read More
SEC Settles Claim Against Video Service for Whistleblower Retaliation and Falsified Subscriber Counts
- posted: Sep. 19, 2023
- Whistleblower Litigation,  Fraud
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced in May that they had settled charges against Gaia, Inc., a Colorado-based company offering video subscription services in the wellness industry. The Read More
False Claims Act Case Exposes $487 Million Healthcare Fraud Scheme
- posted: Sep. 14, 2023
- Whistleblower Litigation,  Fraud
A False Claims Act (FCA) case recently exposed a massive fraud scheme perpetrated by Cameron-Ehlen Group, Inc. (doing business as Precision Lens), and its owner, Paul Ehlen. The defendants were Read More
DOJ Intervenes in Qui Tam Suit Against Iowa Cosmetic Surgeon
- posted: Sep. 12, 2023
- Whistleblower Litigation,  Fraud
The US Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Iowa recently announced that they are pursuing a case against Adam Smith, M.D., also known as "Adam Bryant," for allegedly submitting Read More
Supreme Court Grants ‘Major Victory’ to Whistleblowers in False Claims Act Case
- posted: Sep. 07, 2023
- Whistleblower Litigation,  Fraud
The U.S. Supreme Court recently issued a unanimous decision in U.S. ex rel. Schutte v. SuperValu Inc., which granted a “major victory” to whistleblowers reporting fraud against taxpayers. The decision Read More
Former Healthcare Executive Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Commit Healthcare Fraud
- posted: Sep. 05, 2023
- Whistleblower Litigation,  Fraud
A former healthcare executive pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud in U.S. District Court last month. Alfonzo Bailey was sentenced to 36 months in prison, three years of Read More