False Claims Act

Fighting Healthcare Fraud: Justice for Patients and Taxpayers

Michigan Home Health Agency Pays $334K to Settle Whistleblower Fraud Allegations: A Deep Dive into a Broken System

The Betrayal of Trust: Unpacking the M&Y Care Settlement In a case that pulls back the curtain on the vulnerabilities within America’s home healthcare system, a Michigan-based provider has agreed to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars to resolve allegations of defrauding the very government programs designed to protect the elderly and infirm. M&Y Care,

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Gavel hitting a block labeled 'PPP Fraud Settlement,' illustrating the False Claims Act resolution involving Slifco Electric and COVID-19 relief funds.

Slifco Electric Pays $1.46M to Settle PPP Fraud Allegations Over Undisclosed Owner Payouts, False Certifications

DETROIT, MI – A Sterling Heights, Michigan electrical contracting firm, Slifco Electric, LLC, and its sole owner, John P. Slifco, have agreed to pay $1,460,062 to the United States government to resolve allegations of violating the False Claims Act (FCA). The settlement, announced by the Acting United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan,

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Genexe, Immerge, and Executives Pay $6 Million to Settle Medicare Fraud Allegations Over Unnecessary Genetic Testing and Kickbacks

Settlement Resolves False Claims Act and Anti-Kickback Statute Allegations Involving CGx/PGx Tests Procured Through Marketing and Telemedicine Scheme Introduction The landscape of federal healthcare fraud enforcement saw another significant development as Genexe, LLC, its parent company Immerge, Inc., Chief Executive Officer Jason Green, and Chief Operating Officer Jason Gross agreed to pay $6 million to

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Judge's gavel beside opioid pills symbolizing the Walgreens $350 million settlement with the DOJ over illegal opioid prescriptions, Controlled Substances Act violations, and False Claims Act allegations amid the opioid crisis.

Walgreens Hit with $350 Million Federal Settlement Over Opioid Dispensing Violations and False Claims Amid Ongoing Crisis

DOJ alleges decade of illegal prescription filling; settlement mandates strict compliance measures, follows pattern of prior opioid-related penalties for pharmacy giant. WASHINGTON — Walgreens Boots Alliance, one of the nation’s largest pharmacy chains, has agreed to pay up to $350 million to settle sweeping allegations brought by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), the Drug

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Barco Uniforms Hit with Major False Claims Act Lawsuit Over Alleged Customs Duty Evasion Scheme

U.S. Files False Claims Act Lawsuit Against Barco Uniforms, Executives, and Affiliated Companies Alleging Systemic Customs Duty Evasion Scheme SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The United States Department of Justice has initiated significant legal action against Barco Uniforms Inc., a prominent supplier of professional apparel, along with executives Kenny Chan and David Chan, and several companies allegedly

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Patrick Walsh, convicted of PPP and EIDL loan fraud

Florida Man and 10 Companies Ordered to Pay Over $20 Million for Brazen COVID-19 Relief Fraud

Elaborate Scheme Used Fake Payroll Data to Steal Millions in PPP and EIDL Funds [Date of Publication – e.g., October 26, 2023] – In a stark reminder of the widespread fraud that plagued pandemic-era relief programs, a Florida man and a network of companies he controlled have been ordered to pay a staggering $20,074,458.70 for

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Gavel and medical symbol over a map of South Carolina, North Carolina, and Florida, representing a healthcare fraud settlement.

Multi-State Healthcare Fraud Settlement: Doctors, Labs, and Marketers Pay $1.9M in Kickback Scheme

COLUMBIA, S.C. – In a significant crackdown on healthcare fraud, a multi-state settlement has been reached, resulting in over $1.9 million in payments from medical professionals and related entities. The Department of Justice announced that Gerald Congdon, M.D., of Pawleys Island, South Carolina; Gbenga Aluko, M.D., of Charlotte, North Carolina; Anup Banerjee, M.D., of Gastonia,

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Bollinger Shipyard LLC

Bollinger Shipyard Pays $1 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations: A Deep Dive

Lockport, Louisiana-based Bollinger Shipyard LLC has agreed to a $1,025,000 settlement to resolve allegations of violating the False Claims Act by knowingly employing and billing the U.S. Coast Guard for labor from unauthorized workers. This case highlights the critical importance of compliance with federal contracting regulations, particularly those concerning employment eligibility verification. Let’s delve deeper

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PharmaLogic Holdings Corporation

PharmaLogic Holdings Corporation Settles False Claims Act Allegations for $350,000, Avoiding Higher NRC Fees

Baltimore, MD – The recent $350,000 settlement between PharmaLogic Holdings Corporation and the U.S. government over falsely claimed small entity status to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is more than just another False Claims Act case. It’s a window into the intricate, often overlooked, world of regulations governing small businesses in the highly specialized radiopharmaceutical

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False Claims Act: Choice Home Care Agency Have Agreed To Pay $5.15 Million To Resolve Allegations

Home Health Agency and Former Owner to Pay $5.8 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations Doctor’s Choice Home Care, Inc. and its former owners, Timothy Beach and Stuart Christensen, have agreed to pay $5.15 million to resolve allegations that the home health agency provided improper financial inducements to referring physicians through sham medical director

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