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Justice Department Sues South Dakota Drug Manufacturer, Dakota Laboratories LLC, for Improperly Producing Sterile Eye Drops

August 26, 2013 | Posted By: Hoyer Law Group, PLLC

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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 Cosmetic Act (FDCA) in connection with their alleged violations of Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP).  The alleged violations concerned problems with the manufacture […]

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Ivan Alejo and Hugo Morales, a Patient Recruiter and Owner, Plead Guilty in $7 Million Health Care Fraud

August 22, 2013 | Posted By: Hoyer Law Group, PLLC

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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 Services Corp. Acting Assistant Attorney General Mythili Raman of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division; U.S. Attorney Wifredo A. Ferrer of the Southern District […]

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Keeping It Confidential: Can a Relator Remain Anonymous Throughout a Qui Tam Case?

August 19, 2013 | Posted By: Hoyer Law Group, PLLC

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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 courage.  But, because of the potential workplace stigma and concerns of retaliation, whistleblowers often ask if they can protect their identity during a case […]

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Shands Hospitals Pay $26 Million in Florida Whistleblower Case

August 19, 2013 | Posted By: Hoyer Law Group, PLLC

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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 the federal False Claims Act and the Florida False Claims Act.  It was unsealed today upon announcement of the settlement. Attorney Chris Casper of the James […]

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The Role of a Relator and Relator’s Counsel in a Whistleblower Case

August 13, 2013 | Posted By: Hoyer Law Group, PLLC

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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, both sides have lawyers that file pleadings and exchange evidence, eventually the case settles or goes to trial where a judge or jury […]

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Dr. Fata, Owner of Michigan Hemotology and Oncology Centers Charged in $35 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme

August 08, 2013 | Posted By: Hoyer Law Group, PLLC

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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 Medicare for services that were medically unnecessary, including chemotherapy treatments. Acting Assistant Attorney General Mythili Raman of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, […]

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Department of Justice Sues Bank of America for Defrauding Investors in Connection with Sale of Over $850 Million of Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities

August 07, 2013 | Posted By: Hoyer Law Group, PLLC

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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 Corporation and certain of its affiliates, including Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith f/k/a/ Banc of America Securities, LLC, Bank of America, N.A., […]

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How Much Does the Relator Get? Factors That Are Considered In Determining Relator’s Share

August 05, 2013 | Posted By: Hoyer Law Group, PLLC

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When Congress amended the False Claims Act (FCA) in 1986, its goal was to increase private individual’s use of the qui tam provision of the FCA.  Previous amendments had made the FCA ineffective by eliminating any real incentives for whistleblowers to come forward and failing to protect them when they did.  Along with several other […]

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Obiageli Agbu Owner of California Medical Equipment Supply Company Found Guilty of $11 Million Medicare Fraud

July 25, 2013 | Posted By: Hoyer Law Group, PLLC

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The daughter of a church pastor and owner of a California-based durable medical equipment (DME) supply company was found guilty by a jury of Medicare fraud charges for her role in a Medicare fraud scheme that resulted in over $11 million in fraudulent billings to Medicare. Acting Assistant Attorney General Mythili Raman of the Justice […]

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Employment Cases and False Claims Act Cases: What Happens When They Overlap?

July 24, 2013 | Posted By: Hoyer Law Group, PLLC

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Qui tam attorneys are often approached by potential whistleblowers who have already contacted an employment attorney after being terminated or harassed on the job as a result of blowing the whistle on suspected fraud.  Sometimes the whistleblower has already filed an employment case, and other times he or she is planning to file the employment […]

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