False Claims Act

Cisco Settles With Whistleblower in Cyber Case
Technology

Cisco Settles With Whistleblower in Cyber Case

The $1 million payout to a Danish security expert is believed to be the first in a cybersecurity case brought under the False Claims Act.
By Matthew Heller | August 1, 2019
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Insys to Pay $225M to Settle Painkiller Probes
Risk & Compliance

Insys to Pay $225M to Settle Painkiller Probes

The maker of the fentanyl spray Subsys "is being held responsible for its role in fueling the opioid epidemic," a prosecutor says.
By Matthew Heller | June 10, 2019
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Kmart Fined $32.3 Million Over Rx Drug Fraud
Risk & Compliance

Kmart Fined $32.3 Million Over Rx Drug Fraud

The case arose from a whistleblower who alleged Kmart was overcharging Medicare customers for generic drugs.
By Matthew Heller | December 28, 2017
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Olympus Fined $623M Over Bribery Scheme
Risk & Compliance

Olympus Fined $623M Over Bribery Scheme

The medical device maker was accused of paying bribes and kickbacks to doctors and hospital administrators to win new business.
By Matthew Heller | March 2, 2016
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Judge Tosses Ex-Moody’s Exec’s Suit Over Ratings
Risk

Judge Tosses Ex-Moody’s Exec’s Suit Over Ratings

The whistleblower suit alleged Moody's issued false credit ratings on complex securities, costing the U.S. government billions.
By Matthew Heller | February 5, 2016
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Kindred Healthcare to Pay $125M Over Medicare Fraud
Risk Management

Kindred Healthcare to Pay $125M Over Medicare Fraud

Patients "are entitled to receive care that is dictated by their clinical needs rather than the fiscal interests of healthcare providers," said the DoJ.
By Matthew Heller | January 12, 2016
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Novartis Settles Kickback Charges for $370M
Risk & Compliance

Novartis Settles Kickback Charges for $370M

The Swiss drug maker allegedly turned specialty pharmacies into a "biased sales force" for its medications.
By Matthew Heller | November 20, 2015
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Fifth Third Settles Fraud Charges for $85M
Risk & Compliance

Fifth Third Settles Fraud Charges for $85M

The Cincinnati bank was accused of waiting too long to report that more than 1,400 mortgage loans were defective, resulting in federal insurance losses.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | October 7, 2015
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Holder Calls for Higher Payouts to Wall Street Whistleblowers
Workplace Issues

Holder Calls for Higher Payouts to Wall Street Whistleblowers

To ramp up successful prosecutions of Wall Street wrongdoers, the U.S. Attorney General is proposing larger financial rewards for whistleblowers.
By Iris Dorbian | September 17, 2014
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