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False Claims Cases

Senator Grassley Shines Spotlight on Whistleblower Protection in the Pharmaceutical Industry and Seeks Data From Drugmakers on Treatment Of Whistleblowers

Great news Whistleblowers! U.S. Senator Charles Grassley, principal sponsor of the 1986 Amendments to the False Claims Act (FCA), co-sponsor of the Whistleblower Protection Act of 1986,... 

Learning Tree International Charged Government for Courses That Never Occurred, Will Pay $4.5 Million

On April 7, 2010, the Department of Justice announced the settlement of a False Claims Act case involving Learning Tree International Inc. The company has agreed to pay the federal... 

Medical Device Manufacturer Lied About Internal Heart Defibrillators, Will Pay Over $296 Million

On April 5th, 2010, the Department of Justice reported the settlement of a False Claims Act involving Guidant LLC.  The medical device manufacturer has agreed to pay over $296 million... 

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Medicare and Medicaid Fraud Cases

Oklahoma Hospital To Pay $13 Million To Resolve False Claims Act Allegations

On December 22, 2009, the Department of Justice released the settlement of a False Claims Act case involving St. John Health System of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The health provider has agreed... 

Three Health Agencies Sued For Using Unqualified ‘Home Health Aides’

On December 17, 2009, the office of the New York Attorney General announced a $24 million settlement to a False Claims Act lawsuit involving three home health agencies. The agencies... 

Pharmaceutical Company Will Pay $21 Million for Overpricing Respiratory Drugs

On December 17, 2009, Bloomberg News reported that Schering-Plough Corp., a drug company, will pay $21.3 million to settle a False Claims Act lawsuit against it. The settlement stems... 

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