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Significant False Claims Act Activity Predicted in Health Care, Defense and Importing Industries during 2026

Times and presidential administrations change, but one unfortunate constant is that unscrupulous individuals and businesses keep trying to profit by committing fraud against the government. When this occurs, it is Read More

Government Recovers $700,000 in Qui Tam Case Involving Unnecessary Blood Tests

Medical labs conduct a high volume of tests and then bill health insurers or government programs such as Medicare, Medicaid and Tricare for their work. Each sample they take and 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

Qui Tam Case Involving Medicare Fraud Results in $2.1 Million Settlement

Massive government healthcare programs such as Medicare and Medicaid lack the resources to catch every instance of fraud that victimizes taxpayers and makes it more difficult to serve beneficiaries. However, Read More

How Do Job Duties Impact Eligibility For Whistleblower Awards?

Assessing a whistleblower's job duties is critical for determining eligibility for rewards. By checking early on how a whistleblower's job might affect their chances of getting a reward and protection, 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

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

Iraq War Contractor Agrees to Settle FCA Allegations for $108.75 Million

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

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

False Claims Act Case Exposes $487 Million Healthcare Fraud Scheme

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

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

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

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

Jacksonville Pharmacies Agree to Pay $7.4 Million to Settle False Claims Act Suit

Smart Pharmacy, Inc., SP2, LLC and owner Gregory Balotin have settled a False Claims Act lawsuit for at least $7.4 million. The Justice Department alleged that the pharmacies “violated the Read More

Whistleblower Receives $210,000 from Government Customs Fraud Settlement with Global Trading and Investment Company

Devyn Taylor, who alleged that Samsung C&T America committed False Claims Act violations, is set to receive $210,000 for blowing the whistle. The settlement was approved in early February 2023 Read More

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