Whistleblower News From The Inside -- April 13, 2017

By the C|C Whistleblower Lawyer Team

Ex-Unicredit executive blasts Ireland’s lack of whistleblower protections – Appearing before a joint committee examining the Irish banking sector, former Unicredit executive-turned-whistleblower Jonathan Sugarman testified that Ireland has “absolutely and completely destroyed the lives of every single whistleblower” who dared reveal irregularities to officials; earlier this week the Irish Central Bank issued a report criticizing numerous international banks operating in Ireland for their weak internal controls. Irish Times

Whistleblower Act Up for Debate in Michigan Supreme Court – The Michigan Supreme Court is considering whether conversations with an attorney trigger the state’s Whistleblowers’ Protection Act; a MidMichigan Medical Center nurse who revealed a hospital patient’s identity to the hospital’s attorney is claiming protection under the Act. WDET

Pennsylvania couple agree to pay $34K to settle FCA suit – Pennsylvania couple Peter and Kathy Novajosky settled allegations they made false statements to obtain federal funds through the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) housing assistance program (HAP). The Novajoskys violated an express HUD requirements contained in their HAP contract by renting to their daughter. MDPA USAO