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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,
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,
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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