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False Claims Act defendant challenges civil penalties as excessive before any amount determined
RICHLAND, Wash. (Legal Newsline) – A False Claims Act lawsuit in Washington state could help defendants challenge excessive fine amounts early in the litigation process. -
Justice Department secures $23.9 million from dental management company
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice announced Jan. 10 that Benevis LLC, a dental management company, and more than 130 of its affiliated Kool Smiles dental clinics will pay $23.9 million after allegations of submitting false claims to state Medicaid programs for child dental services that were not medically needed. -
Justice Department: Keppel Offshore & Marine to pay $422 million after alleged massive bribery scheme
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice announced Dec. 22 that Keppel Offshore & Marine Ltd. (KOM), a shipyard operator with headquarters in Singapore, and its wholly owned U.S. subsidiary, Keppel Offshore & Marine USA Inc. (KOM USA), will pay a total of $422 million after allegations of bribing Brazilian government officials. -
Kmart agrees to $32.3 million penalty after alleged improper reporting of prescription drug discounts
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice announced Dec. 22 that Kmart Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sears Holding Corporation (SHC), will pay $32.3 million after allegations that pharmacies within Kmart stores failed to report discounted prescription drug prices. -
Justice Department settles with 2 physician groups after kickbacks allegations
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice announced Dec. 19 that EmCare Inc. (EmCare) and Physician’s Alliance Ltd (PAL) have agreed to settle kickback allegations. -
Justice Department: Oil and gas company violated False Claims Act during natural gas extraction
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice announced Dec. 19 that Citation Oil & Gas Corp. and its affiliates, Citation 2002 Investment Limited Partnership and Citation 2004 Investment Limited Partnership (collectively, “Citation”), will pay $2.25 million after allegations of violating the False Claims Act during natural gas extraction from federal lands. -
U.S., Pennsylvania reach agreement with company that allegedly violated Clean Air Act
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice announced Dec. 20 that ArcelorMittal Monessen LLC (AMM) will settle allegations of violating the Clean Air Act with a payment of $1.5 million divided equally between the U.S. and the commonwealth of Pennsylvania. AMM will also implement air pollution controls worth roughly $2 million. -
U.S. secures $210 million from pharmaceutical company in kickback case
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice announced Dec. 20 that United Therapeutics Corporation (UT), a pharmaceutical company in Silver Spring, Maryland, will pay $210 million after allegations of violating the False Claims Act. -
Justice Department: $3.7 billion recovered in fraud, false claims cases in fiscal 2017
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice announced Dec. 21 that during the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, it secured more than $3.7 billion in settlements and judgments from fraud and false claims cases. -
U.S. New York settle with Honeywell in Onondaga Lake Superfund site case
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice announced Dec. 20 it has joined with the New York State Office of the Attorney General (NYSOAG) and the Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) to settle with Honeywell International Inc. (Honeywell) and Onondaga County over allegations of contaminating Onondaga Lake. “ -
Justice Department: Major oncology group violated False Claims Act, will pay $26 million
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice announced Dec. 12 that 21st Century Oncology Inc. and certain subsidiaries will pay $26 million after allegations of False Claims Act violations. -
Justice Department: Three companies liable for Sheboygan Superfind site to pay $4.5 million
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice announced Dec. 12 that Tecumseh Products Co., Thomas Industries Inc., and Wisconsin Public Service Corp. will pay more than $4.5 million after allegations of natural resource damages at the Sheboygan River & Harbor Superfund Site. -
Justice Department: Government contractor illegally terminated Coast Guard reservist
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice announced a complaint Dec. 12 against Bridges Consulting Inc. (Bridges), a government contractor with headquarters in Annapolis Junction, Maryland, for allegations of violating the employment rights of a member of the Armed Forces. -
Fugitive lawyer apprehended in Honduras to face Social Security fraud charges
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice announced Dec. 6 that Eric Christopher Conn of Pikeville, Kentucky, was apprehended abroad after fleeing Social Security fraud charges. -
Justice Department targets Saipan restaurant for alleged discrimination against U.S. job applicants
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice announced Dec. 4 that JET Holding Co. Inc. (JET) has paid $40,000 to nine citizens after allegedly violating the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). -
Dallas hospital to pay $7.5 million after alleged physician kickback scandal
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice announced Dec. 1 that Pine Creek Medical Center LLC (Pine Creek), a Dallas/Fort Worth physician-owned hospital, will pay $7.5 million after allegations of violating the False Claims Act by paying kickbacks for surgical referrals. -
N.Y. firm claims DOJ illegally changed terms of its Madoff victim fund
Last month, The Barry Fischer Law Firm LLC filed its lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. The firm said it is concerned its clients will not receive their compensation and, in turn, it will not receive its fees. -
Justice Department seeks to block AT&T acquisition of Time Warner
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice announced Nov. 20 that it has filed a civil antitrust lawsuit seeking to block the proposed acquisition of Time Warner Inc. by AT&T/DirecTV over anti-competitive allegations. -
Cigarette manufacturers release court-mandated statements about effects of tobacco
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice announced Nov. 22 that major cigarette manufacturers in the United States have begun to issue court-ordered “corrective statements” on television and in daily newspapers. -
Justice Department alleges Springfield, Ill., violated Fair Housing Act
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice announced a lawsuit Nov. 28 against the city of Springfield, Illinois, alleging violating the Fair Housing Act through discrimination against persons with disabilities.