News from February 2017
Medstar allegedly violated False Claims Act, to pay $12.7 million penalty
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) — The Department of Justice announced Jan. 13 that Medstar Ambulance will pay $12.7 million after allegations of knowingly submitting false claims to Medicare.
Western Union settles for $586 million after allegations of fraud, money laundering
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Jan. 19 that the Western Union Company (Western Union), a global money services business headquartered in Colorado, will forfeit $586 million after allegations of allowing consumer fraud and money laundering.
Washington secretary of state to pay $10,115 for alleged campaign finance violations
OLYMPIA, Wash. (Legal Newsline) — Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced that Washington’s Secretary of State, Kim Wyman, will pay $10,115 for alleged campaign finance violations.
Shareholder alleges Fiat Chrysler violated federal securities laws
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — A shareholder is suing Fiat Chrysler, alleging violation of federal law.