Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Florida Recieves Part of Million Dollar Settlement in Qui Tam Lawsuit with Biopharm Company

The state of Florida will receive $8.5 million of $375 million from a qui tam lawsuit and settlement between Medicaid and Cephalon, Inc. The international biopharmaceutical company was accused of improperly marketing three prescription drugs: Provigil, Gabitril and Actiq. As a result, Cephalon has entered into a Corporate Integrity Agreement, requiring strict scrutiny of future marketing practices.

Click here to read more about Florida’s involvement in the whistleblower case and settlement with Cephalon, Inc.

Monday, December 22, 2008

Medquist Settles with U.S. Government for $6.6 Million in Qui Tam Suit

Two qui tam allegations have been settled between the federal government and medical transcription service provider, MedQuist Inc. The whistleblowers alleged the Mount Laurel, NJ company over billed federal government clients like the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Defense and others. The settlement resulted in Medquist giving the federal government $6.6 million

Click here to read the full article, “New Jersey-Based Medquist Pays U.S. $6.6 Million to Resolve false Claims Allegations"

Friday, December 19, 2008

Ongoing Whistleblower Investigation into the Ensign Group Inc. Heats Up

A representative of the Department of Justice served search warrants to the Ensign Group in a continuing investigation of a 2006 qui tam claim. The whistleblower claim started an investigation into claims submitted to the Medicare program for rehabilitation services at several Ensign service facilities.

Click here to read more about the Ensign Group, Inc’s response to DOJ Inquiry and Qui Tam investigation.

Friday, December 12, 2008

Supreme Court to Review Whistleblower Abilities

A new case in the Supreme Court may change the limits on whistleblower lawsuits against drug makers, biotechnology companies and other businesses. The case questions whether False Claims Act suits and whistleblowers are allowed to go forward even if the allegations have previously been made in public statements. The case which prompted the question alleged a North Carolina water district falsely sought federal money.

Click here to read more about the Supreme Court scrutinizing whistleblower suits.

Wednesday, December 03, 2008

Company to Pay U.S. Government Agency for Over Billing

NCS Pearson Inc. has agreed to pay a $5.6 million settlement to resolve allegations that it overcharged the Transportation Security Administration by over billing on a contract. The Aviation and Transportation Security Act gave the company a year to screen and hire personnel to perform airport security. The allegation references incorrect billing for subcontract labor.

Click here to read the article, “Company to Pay $5.6 Million for Allegedly Overcharging U.S. on Contract to Recruit & Select Airport Screeners”.

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