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Qui Tam Whistleblowers Receive More than $4 Million for Reporting Medical Billing Fraud

An old axiom says that doing good is its own reward. In many ways, that can be true. Knowing that you’ve corrected something that was harming people can be incredibly Read More

Whistleblower at Baylor Hospital Triggers $15 Million Settlement for Overlapping Surgeries

Patients typically meet with the surgeon who is performing their procedure prior to the operation. Afterward, the doctor updates the patient and their family about the results. Often, individuals and Read More

Podiatrist Caught in Foot Bath Fraud Scheme

Regardless of the specific condition, when a doctor prescribes a treatment, patients are entitled to trust that the prescription is based on the latest medical knowledge. Laypeople usually are not Read More

Improper Markups on Parts Lead to $70 Million Sanction Against Sikorsky

Hundreds of billions of dollars are spent on the nation’s defense budget each year. With so much taxpayer money passing between defense contractors and the government, some companies are tempted Read More

Home Health Providers Penalized $4.5 Million for Kickbacks to Doctors and Facilities

When someone’s medical condition is serious enough that they require assistance at home, patients and their families typically place a great deal of trust in the recommendations made by doctors. Read More

JPMorgan Chase Hit with $348 Million in Penalties for Inadequate Monitoring Practices

The Federal Reserve is forcing a financial services giant to pay a giant fine because they field to monitor trading activity for a period of roughly a decade. JPMorgan Chase, Read More

Oncology Kickback Scheme Results in Penalties Exceeding $4 Million

An unlawful arrangement in which a medical practice referred patients to a laboratory in exchange for cash payments has resulted in serious sanctions totaling more than $4 million. The case Read More

Whistleblowers' Actions Lead to $1 Million Settlement in False Claims Case

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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