Dec 17, 2024 | Health Care Fraud
On December 16, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that a Texas physician pleaded guilty in connection with an alleged scheme involving over-the-counter (OTC) COVID-19 tests, which purportedly resulted in $5.5 million in fraudulent claims. According to court...
Dec 16, 2024 | Health Care Fraud
The DOJ announced that Jose Goyos, who was previously found guilty of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for his involvement in a genetic testing fraud scheme. The attorneys at Chilivis...
Nov 25, 2024 | Health Care Fraud
Government Employees Insurance Co., GEICO Indemnity Co., GEICO General Insurance Company, and GEICO Casualty Co. (“GEICO”) has dismissed its $2.8 million RICO lawsuit against Dr. Erik T. Bendiks and his medical practice Apex Spine & Orthopaedics (“Apex...
Nov 8, 2024 | Health Care, Health Care Fraud
The DOJ announced that Adnan S. Khan, M.D., a New England doctor, has pleaded guilty to one count of conspiring to illegally distribute controlled substances. Khan now faces up to 10 years in prison after admitting to illegal distributing controlled substances through...
Oct 14, 2024 | False Claims Act, Health Care, Health Care Fraud, White Collar Crime
On October 10, 2024, the DOJ announced that Teva Pharmaceuticals had agreed to pay $450 million to resolve two matters, one of which was the result of an investigation conducted pursuant to the False Claims Act (FCA). According to the DOJ, the settlement encompasses...
Oct 4, 2024 | Health Care Fraud
Brandon Dillard, Atlanta’s self-proclaimed “Top Veneer Specialist & Trainer”, was arrested on October 3, 2024 and charged with eight felonies, including violation of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (“RICO”) Act. According to the Fulton County...
