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Largest Health Care Fraud and Opioid Takedown Announced by Department of…
On September 30, 2020, a multi-departmental announcement was made of the largest health care fraud and opioid takedown in the…
Novartis Enters into $11.8 Million Settlement with California
On September 14, 2020, California Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced an $11.8 million settlement against Novartis…
Teva Hit with False Claims Act Suit Over Copaxone
Recently, the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts filed a complaint under the False Claims Act (FCA)…
DOJ Settles Kickback Suit with Cordant Health Solutions
In late July 2020, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a civil suit settlement with Sterling Healthcare Opco,…
Dismissal in Trinity Qui Tam Suit Affirmed
In June 2020, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit affirmed the dismissal with prejudice of a qui tam suit…
Teva Settles AKS Allegations
Earlier this year, Teva agreed to pay $54 million to settle an Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) and False Claims Act (FCA) claim that…
Sanofi Settles False Claims Act Violation Allegations
On February 28, 2020, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that Sanofi-Aventis U.S., LLC (Sanofi) agreed to pay…
US Declines to Intervene in Orthopedic Surgeon’s FCA Whistleblower Suit
In May 2019, Florida orthopedic surgeon Ayman Daouk, MD, brought a whistleblower suit against his employer, Orlando Health, and…
Avanir Settles One Kickback Suit, Agrees to Cooperate in Another
Avanir Pharmaceuticals has been in the news lately for its payment of kickbacks to physicians for its drug Nuedexta. On September…
Alleged FDA Violations Lead To A $3.3 Million Settlement For CareFusion
Recently, CareFusion agreed to settle an FCA case with the Justice Department for $3.3 million while admitting to selling devices…