Category Archives: Government Program Fraud
Understanding The False Claims Act: What Is Scienter?
The False Claims Act is one of the most powerful whistleblower protection statutes. Under the False Claims Act, a whistleblower with knowledge of fraud against a federal government program can bring a qui tam lawsuit action against the responsible party. If a qui tam lawsuit is successful, the whistleblower is entitled to receive a… Read More »
UPS Pays More Than $5 Million To Settle False Claims Act Allegations
On March 21st, 2022, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that the United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS) has agreed to a $5.3 million False Claims Act settlement. UPS was accused of falsely reporting its delivery times in relation to a federal contract. Here, our Florida government program fraud attorneys provide a more detailed explanation… Read More »
Private Bus Company Agrees To Pay $20 Million To Settle False Claims Act Lawsuit
On February 11th, 2022, the New Jersey Office of Attorney General announced that Academy Bus, LLC, a transportation company that provides services through the East Coast, agreed to pay more than $20 million to resolve a False Claims Act lawsuit. Notably, the underlying allegations of government fraud were initially raised by a whistleblower. The… Read More »
DOJ: Chiropractor Pleads Guilty, Will Pay $9 Million In False Claims Act Case
On November 23th, 2021, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a $9 million False Claims Act (FCA) settlement with a South Carolina-based chiropractor named Daniel McCollum. Mr. McCollum was accused of paying illegal kickbacks and defrauding federal programs. Here, our Florida government program fraud attorneys provide a more detailed explanation of the… Read More »