CFTC Issues $3 Million Whistleblower Award, Passes Major Milestone
- posted: Aug. 23, 2021
- Whistleblower Litigation
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) recently announced an award of approximately $4 million to a whistleblower who provided the commission with credible, specific information that led to a successful Read More
OSHA Files Wrongful Termination Lawsuit Against Hotel Operator in Texas
- posted: Aug. 19, 2021
- Whistleblower Litigation, Wrongful Termination
The federal government brought a lawsuit against a hotel operator in Waller, Texas, claiming it terminated an employee who sought medical attention after exposure to carbon monoxide in the workplace. The Read More
SavaSeniorcare LLC Pays $11.2 Million in False Claims Act Case Settlement
- posted: Aug. 16, 2021
- Whistleblower Litigation
SavaSeniorCare LLC recently agreed to pay $11.2 million and possible additional amounts to resolve allegations the company (referred to as Sava) violated the False Claims Act by causing skilled nursing Read More
Lawsuit Claims Four Seasons Miami Kept Workers Guessing About Their Employment Status After COVID Furloughs
- posted: Aug. 12, 2021
- Whistleblower Litigation, Covid-19
A recent lawsuit against Four Seasons Miami alleges the hotel failed to keep workers updated about their employment status after widespread COVID-related furloughs in early 2020. The claim was brought by Read More
Ecolab Settles FLSA Violation Claims for $7.5 Million
- posted: Aug. 09, 2021
- Whistleblower Litigation
Ecolab Inc. recently agreed to settle a lawsuit brought by exterminators in California for $7.5 million. The company was accused of violating the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and state Read More
Whistleblower Information Leads to Recovery of $14.1 Million via False Claims Act Cases
- posted: Aug. 05, 2021
- Whistleblower Litigation
In April and May, the U.S. Department of Justice recovered approximately $14.1 million in three False Claims Act case settlements. Each case was initiated by whistleblowers via the legislation’s qui Read More
SEC Issues $22 Million Award to Pair of Whistleblowers
- posted: Aug. 02, 2021
- Whistleblower Litigation
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission recently announced a pair of awards of approximately $22 million to two whistleblowers who brought forth information to the SEC that was crucial in Read More
Whistleblowers Collect More than $4.2 Million in False Claims Act Cases Involving Unnecessary Surgeries and Financial Misconduct
- posted: Jul. 29, 2021
- Whistleblower Litigation, Fraud
A pair of physicians acted as whistleblowers recently, initiating False Claims Act cases against a neurosurgeon and his two medical device companies. The whistleblowers received 20 percent of the $4.4 million Read More
Whistleblowers Collect More than $4.2 Million in False Claims Act Cases Involving Unnecessary Surgeries and Financial Misconduct
- posted: Jul. 29, 2021
- Whistleblower Litigation
A pair of physicians acted as whistleblowers recently, initiating False Claims Act cases against a neurosurgeon and his two medical device companies. The whistleblowers received 20 percent of the $4.4 million Read More
Former Amazon Employee Files Whistleblower Complaint Alleging Wrongful Termination Over Raising COVID Safety Concerns
- posted: Jul. 26, 2021
- Whistleblower Litigation, Wrongful Termination, Covid-19
A former employee of Amazon claims she was fired from the company’s sorting center in Thornton, Colorado after repeatedly raising concerns about the COVID-19 risks in the facility. In response, Read More
CareCloud Settles Kickback Claim Initiated by Whistleblower for $3.8 MIllion
- posted: Jul. 22, 2021
- Whistleblower Litigation
CareCloud, an HER company based in Miami, agreed to a $3.8 million settlement in a whistleblower claim alleging the company illegally paid kickbacks to healthcare providers to boost its product Read More
Whistleblower Receives Award in False Claims Act Case Relating to Billing Violations Against Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Care Providers
- posted: Jul. 19, 2021
- Whistleblower Litigation
The U.S. Department of Justice settled a False Claims Act lawsuit against Massachusetts Eye and Ear (encompassing several care providers), with the organization agreeing to pay $2.675 million in the Read More
Jury Issues $11 Million Award to IBM Manager who was Fired After Reporting Bias
- posted: Jul. 19, 2021
- Wrongful Termination
A federal jury in Washington state recently awarded $11 million to an IBM manager who was fired after complaining about racial discrimination. Scott Kingston, the manager in question, was retaliated against Read More
EEOC Sues Georgia Company for Employee Harassment and Wrongful Termination
- posted: Jul. 19, 2021
- Employee Rights, Whistleblower Litigation, Wrongful Termination
In a recent lawsuit, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) claimed Peachstate Health Management LLC (dba AEON Global Health) violated federal laws by subjecting a black female client services Read More
Whistleblower Receives Award in False Claims Act Case Relating to Billing Violations Against Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Care Providers
- posted: Jul. 15, 2021
- Whistleblower Litigation
The U.S. Department of Justice settled a False Claims Act lawsuit against Massachusetts Eye and Ear (encompassing several care providers), with the organization agreeing to pay $2.675 million in the Read More
Jury Issues $11 Million Award to IBM Manager who was Fired After Reporting Bias
- posted: Jul. 12, 2021
- Employee Rights, Whistleblower Litigation
A federal jury in Washington state recently awarded $11 million to an IBM manager who was fired after complaining about racial discrimination. Scott Kingston, the manager in question, was retaliated against Read More
