Federal Court Reinforces Government’s Right to Dismiss FCA Actions over Whistleblower Objection

Posted on October 3, 2019 in FCA, Government Intervention

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The Eastern District of Texas affirmed the Government’s right to dismiss FCA actions over a whistleblower’s objections. The Court joined held that the Government may dismiss claims to avoid the costs of extended litigation. The United States Declined to Intervene Health Choice Alliance, LLC filed an FCA action alleging that... Continue Reading →

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Seventh Circuit: “Information and Belief” Insufficient under 9(b)

Posted on December 4, 2014 in Anti-Kickback Statute, Case Analysis, Litigation Handbook, Rule 9(b)

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In U.S. ex rel. Grenadyor v. Ukranian Village Pharmacy, Inc. et al., the Seventh Circuit affirmed a trial court’s dismissal  of a whistleblower’s complaint for its failure to provide sufficient specificity regarding the alleged fraud. In the opinion, Judge Posner drives a stake through the heart of a common boilerplate phrase  with clarity and... Continue Reading →

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Summary Judgment Granted!

Posted on June 15, 2009 in Case Analysis

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The Federal District Court in the Southern District of Illinois granted summary judgment against a whistleblower, and in favor of the Defendant, in a case filed against an Effingham, Illinois urologist. The whistleblower alleged the doctor billed for services provided by his staff, under his supervision, when he was not... Continue Reading →

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Dismissal Affirmed!

Posted on July 6, 2005 in Case Analysis

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On April 7, 2004, we told you about the Northern District of Illinois’ dismissal of a whistleblower’s case against Catholic Health Partners. On July 6, 2005, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal with prejudice. The appellate court found that the whistleblower did not show that any action... Continue Reading →

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