September 09, 2004
Companies to pay $8.4 million for underpayment of postage
Cushman and Wakefield and Interior Systems Inc. have agreed to pay the federal government $8.4 million in settlement of a False Claims Act lawsuit. The suit alleged that the companies underpaid the postage...
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September 03, 2004
Another whistleblower suit filed in Medtronic kickback probe
A second whistleblower suit has been filed alleging illegal kickbacks to physicians by medical technology giant Medtronic. The suit, filed under the Federal False Claims Act, contends that Medtronic’s...
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August 26, 2004
Whistleblowers aid in prosecution of health care fraud
The Associated Press reports that the False Claims Act has had its biggest impact in the health care industry. The story outlines some of the largest recoveries to date, including $1.7 billion paid by...
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August 23, 2004
Dept. of Justice investigates medical-supply industry
The New York Times reported that the United States Department of Justice has opened a criminal investigation to determine whether hospitals are overcharging Medicare and other government-funded health...
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August 23, 2004
Whistleblower complaint filed against Becton, Dickinson
The U.S. Department of Justice is reviewing a whistleblower complaint filed against the world’s largest manufacturer of medical syringes. Becton, Dickinson disclosed the information in an SEC filing....
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August 17, 2004
Billing company agrees to pay $1.3 million in FCA settlement
The United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York announced that Accordis, Inc. will pay $1.3 million to settle a False Claims Act suit. The private billing company submitted fraudulent...
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August 17, 2004
Envirocare attorneys move to have False Claims Act case dismissed
Lawyers for the giant disposal company will argue in federal district court in Utah that the suit brought by three whistleblowers should be thrown out. The suit alleges that Envirocare defrauded the government...
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August 11, 2004
Monroe County, NY, panel approves reward to Medicaid fraud whistleblowers
A committee of the Monroe County, NY, legislature has approved payment of up to $1,000 to anyone who gives information leading to a conviction for Medicaid or welfare fraud. The proposal must still be...
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August 09, 2004
Pennsylvania hospitals settle qui tam suit.
The United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania announced a settlement with two hospitals and a physician of allegations that the hospitals improperly provided space, equipment, personnel,...
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August 02, 2004
Schering-Plough will pay $345 million in settlement of price fraud suit
The U.S. Dept. of Justice announced that Schering-Plough Corporation will pay $345 million dollars and plead guilty to criminal charges to resolve criminal and civil liabilities stemming from its fraudulent...
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