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Whistleblower News From The Inside -- April 26, 2017

Posted  April 26, 2017

By the C|C Whistleblower Lawyer Team

SEC awards nearly $4M to whistleblower — The SEC announced the award yesterday, saying the whistleblower tipped the agency and assisted throughout the ensuing investigation. “Approximately $153 million has now been awarded to 43 whistleblowers who became eligible for an award after voluntarily providing the SEC with original and useful information that led to successful enforcement actions.” SEC

Jury awards $22.4M in whistleblower retaliation suit against Cardiovascular Systems, Inc — A jury in Los Angeles awarded $22.4M in punitive damages to Steven Babyak in his lawsuit against his former employer, a cardio device maker.  The lawsuit alleged Babyak was fired after repeatedly complaining about various issues including physician kickbacks and off-label medical uses. The jury returned its verdict yesterday, one day after awarding Babyak $2.7M in general damages. Business Wire

Trump to Sign VA Executive Order — “President Trump is expected to issue an executive order Thursday creating an office within the Department of Veterans Affairs to take charge of disciplining or firing incompetent employees and protecting whistleblowers.” The Washington Times