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The Dos and Don’ts of Obtaining and Disclosing Company Documents when Filing a Whistleblower Case 27 Aug 2013 | 12:21 am
Under the False Claims Act, whistleblowers are required to provide the government with “substantially all material evidence and information” in their possession upon filing a qui tam lawsuit. This as...
Justice Department Sues South Dakota Drug Manufacturer, Dakota Laboratories LLC, for Improperly Producing Sterile Eye Drops 26 Aug 2013 | 11:27 pm
The government filed suit in the U.S. District Court for South Dakota against Dakota Laboratories LLC and its owner, Charles L. Voellinger, Sr., to block them from violating the Food, Drug and Cosmeti...
Ivan Alejo and Hugo Morales, a Patient Recruiter and Owner, Plead Guilty in $7 Million Health Care Fraud 22 Aug 2013 | 08:41 pm
A patient recruiter and a therapy staffing company owner pleaded guilty today in connection with a $7 million health care fraud scheme involving the now defunct home health care company Anna Nursing S...
Shands Hospitals Pay $26 Million in Florida Whistleblower Case 20 Aug 2013 | 03:40 am
The Department of Justice announced today that Shands Hospitals will pay $26 million to settle charges of over-billing to Medicaid/Medicare for inpatient care. The whistleblower case was filed under ...
Keeping It Confidential: Can a Relator Remain Anonymous Throughout a Qui Tam Case? 20 Aug 2013 | 01:59 am
As has been discussed before on this blog, whistleblowers play a critical role in reducing fraud against our government and protecting the American taxpayers, and they should be celebrated for their c...
The Role of a Relator and Relator’s Counsel in a Whistleblower Case 14 Aug 2013 | 12:02 am
The James Hoyer Qui Tam Team Whether from personal experience, reading the news, or just watching television, most people have some understanding of the basic legal case: a plaintiff sues a defendant...
Dr. Fata, Owner of Michigan Hemotology and Oncology Centers Charged in $35 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme 8 Aug 2013 | 10:48 pm
Dr. Farid Fata, 48, of Oakland Township, Michigan, was arrested this morning and charged in a criminal complaint for his role in a health care fraud scheme which involved submitting false claims to Me...
Department of Justice Sues Bank of America for Defrauding Investors in Connection with Sale of Over $850 Million of Residential Mortgage-Backed Securi... 7 Aug 2013 | 07:43 pm
Attorney General Eric Holder and U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina Anne M. Tompkins announced today that the United States has filed a civil lawsuit against Bank of America Corp...
How Much Does the Relator Get? Factors That Are Considered In Determining Relator’s Share 5 Aug 2013 | 08:03 pm
When Congress amended the False Claims Act (FCA) in 1986, its goal was to increase use of the qui tam provision by private individuals. Previous amendments had made the FCA ineffective by eliminating...
Introducing: The WhistleBlawger 26 Jul 2013 | 11:35 pm
James Hoyer’s team of qui tam attorneys have launched a blog to provide information on the False Claims Act, updates in industry, and other important considerations for whistleblowers and potential wh...
