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The Latest in Qui Tam: DOE Contractors Bechtel & Aecom Pay Over $57 Million to Settle Whistleblower Complaint

by | Dec 10, 2020 |

In recent False Claims Act news, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Washington announced in a press release published in late September that the Department of Energy (DOE) contractors agreed to settle whistleblower allegations by paying over $57 million. According to the press release, four relators filed a whistleblower complaint in […]

Whistleblower Uncovers Merit Medical Kickback Scheme, Leads to $18 Million Settlement

by | Nov 5, 2020 |

In 2016, Dr. Charles J. Wolf filed a whistleblower complaint against Merit Medical Systems upon his resignation as the company’s chief compliance officer. Wolf, who made the False Claims allegation after years of witnessing violations that were “deeply ingrained in Merit’s culture” received nearly $2.7 million of the $18 million settlement that resulted from four […]

Mercury-Containing Dental Amalgam May Have Harmful Health Effects to High-Risk Groups

by | Oct 20, 2020 |

On September 24th, 2020, the FDA published a press release issuing updated recommendations regarding the potential risks of mercury-containing dental amalgam fillings to high-risk groups. The FDA is issuing these updates as a response to certain risks surrounding the dental fillings that may predominantly impact certain high-risk groups. Dental Amalgam is a Substance Used to […]

Recent FDA News Release: Benzodiazepines Boxed Warning to Be Updated to Include Serious Risks

by | Oct 20, 2020 |

On September 23rd, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it would be requiring “class-wide labeling changes” for psychoactive drugs that fall under the class of Benzodiazepines. The label change to the Boxed Warning will include benzos’ risks of abuse, dependence, misuse, addiction and potential withdrawal symptoms. The labeling update is a reaction […]

FDA News Release: Opdivo and Yervoy Combination Approved to Treat Mesothelioma

by | Oct 20, 2020 |

For the first time in 16 years, a drug combination and FDA-approved systemic therapy has been approved to treat malignant pleural mesothelioma that cannot be removed surgically. The first-line treatment for adults will include drug combination therapy using Opdivo (nivolumab) and Yervoy (ipilimumab) to increase the chances of patient survival. Here, the pharmaceutical liability attorneys […]

Injuries and Deaths from E-Scooter Incidents Have Increased

by | Oct 2, 2020 |

In recent years, we have experienced a rise in the dependence of automated scooters, such as e-scooters, both as a mode of transportation and as a hobby. From electronic rental scooters scattered around many cities, such as Baltimore, to motorized e-bikes that many are purchasing on their own, these devices are a modern go-to way […]

Cordant Health Solutions Pays $12 Million To Settle Qui Tam Case Regarding Illegal Kickbacks For Unnecessary Urine Testing

by | Sep 17, 2020 |

In the latest news in whistleblower litigation, medical laboratory Cordant Health Solutions paid nearly $12 million to settle claims of paying millions of dollars to generate unnecessary urine testing. The civil lawsuit alleges that Cordant paid Genesis Marketing Group (GMG) and Northwest Physical Laboratories, LLC (NWPL) to increase urine testing orders for government-insured patients covered […]

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