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Unitrans/Anham - Procurement Fraud/Defense ($45 million)

Constantine Cannon represented multiple whistleblowers in a False Claims Act case alleging Unitrans International and Anham FZCO violated the US sanctions regime against Iran in securing military contracts to provide food and transportation to US troops. In December 2019, Unitrans agreed to pay $45 million to resolve criminal and civil charges relating to the matter. Our clients received a whistleblower award of 28.5% of the government's civil recovery. Read more -- Washington Post, DOJ, CC.

Tagged in: Certifications, Contract Non-Compliance, Criminal Proceedings, Defense Contract Fraud, FCA Federal, Government Procurement Fraud, Trade Agreements, Whistleblower Rewards,

Cisco - Procurement Fraud/Cybersecurity ($8.6 million)

Constantine Cannon represented a whistleblower in a False Claims Act case alleging Cisco Systems sold the government noncompliant video surveillance software vulnerable to unauthorized access and manipulation. In July 2019, the company agreed to pay $8.6 million to settle the matter. It was the first cybersecurity whistleblower case ever successfully resolved under the False Claims Act. Our client received a whistleblower award of 20% of the government's recovery. Read more -- Washington Post, Reuters, AP, CC.

Tagged in: Contract Non-Compliance, Cybersecurity and Data Breaches, FCA Federal, FCA State, Government Procurement Fraud, International Whistleblowers, Whistleblower Rewards,

Mid Dakota Clinic - Healthcare Fraud/Kickbacks ($5.45 million)

Constantine Cannon represented a whistleblower in a False Claim Act alleging Mid Dakota Clinic engaged in a kickback scheme with its wholly owned ambulatory surgery center to elicit improper patient referrals. In November 2019, the medical clinic agreed to pay $4.15 million to settle the matter. Our client received a whistleblower award of 25% of the government's recovery. Read more -- AP, Becker's, CC.

Tagged in: Anti-Kickback and Stark, FCA Federal, Healthcare Fraud, Medicare, Provider Fraud, Whistleblower Rewards,

Skyline Urology - Healthcare Fraud ($2.1 million)

Constantine Cannon represented a whistleblower in a False Claim Act case alleging Skyline Urology misused a billing code to increase reimbursements from Medicare and private insurers in California. In February 2019, the company agreed to pay roughly $2.1 million to settle the matter. Our client received a whistleblower award of roughly 18% of the government's recovery. Read more -- NLR, Becker's, DOJ, CC.

Tagged in: Bundling and Unbundling, FCA Federal, Healthcare Fraud, Medical Billing Fraud, Private Insurance Whistleblower Reward Programs, Provider Fraud, Whistleblower Case, Whistleblower Rewards,

Sharp HealthCare - Healthcare Fraud/Kickbacks (Undisclosed)

Constantine Cannon represented a whistleblower in a False Claims Act case alleging Sharp HealthCare Center for Research, Sharp’s clinical-trial research arm, paid kickbacks to entice prospective trial sponsors to host clinical trials at Sharp. In November 2019, the company agreed to pay an undisclosed amount to settle the matter. Our client received a whistleblower award of an undisclosed portion of the government's recovery. Read more -- CC.

Tagged in: Anti-Kickback and Stark, FCA Federal, FCA State, Healthcare Fraud, Hospital Fraud, Medicaid, Medical Billing Fraud, Medical Devices and DME, Medicare, Other Government Health Programs, Pharma Fraud, Private Insurance Whistleblower Reward Programs, Provider Fraud, Whistleblower Rewards,

Takata - Auto Safety ($1 billion)

Constantine Cannon represented two whistleblowers in a submission under the Motor Vehicle Safety Whistleblower Act, alleging serious defects in Takata airbags which exploded and claimed the lives of 22 people and set off a worldwide recall of nearly 100 million airbag inflators. In January 2017, Takata pled guilty to wire fraud and agreed to pay $1 billion in criminal penalties stemming from the company’s fraudulent conduct in relation to sales of defective airbag inflators. The whistleblower awards our clients received in March 2018 were the first ever made under the Auto Safety Whistleblower Program. Read more -- NPR, WSJ, Reuters, CC.

Tagged in: Auto Safety, Whistleblower Rewards,

Freedom Health/Optimum - Healthcare Fraud/Medicare Advantage ($32.5 million)

Constantine Cannon represented a whistleblower in a False Claims Act case alleging Freedom Health and Optimum Healthcare inflated their Medicare Advantage patient risk scores to secure artificially high Medicare reimbursement. In May 2017, the companies agreed to pay $32.5 million to settle the matter. Our client received a whistleblower award of roughly $6.4 million. Read more -- NPR, Miami Herald, DOJ, CC.

Tagged in: FCA Federal, Healthcare Fraud, Managed Care, Medicare, Risk Adjustment Fraud, Whistleblower Rewards,

Radiology Practice - Healthcare Fraud/Unnecessary Testing ($10.5M)

Constantine Cannon represented two whistleblowers in a False Claims Act case alleging New York-based Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology improperly billed Medicare for testing that was medically unnecessary or never performed. In November 2016, the company agreed to pay $10.5 million to settle both criminal and civil charges. Our clients received a whistleblower award of more than $1 million. Read more -- Newsday, DOJ, PR Newswire, CC.

Tagged in: FCA Federal, Healthcare Fraud, Improper Medical Personnel, Lack of Medical Necessity, Medicare, Provider Fraud, Whistleblower Rewards,

Bay Sleep Clinic - Healthcare Fraud/Kickbacks ($2.6 million)

Constantine Cannon represented a whistleblower under the False Claims Act case alleging Bay Sleep Clinic billed Medicare for sleep studies by unlicensed technicians and paid kickbacks to doctors for patient referrals. In December 2016, the company agreed to pay $2.6 million to settle the matter. Our client received a whistleblower award of roughly 21% of the government’s recovery. Read more -- SF Gate, DOJ, PR Newswire, CC.

Tagged in: Anti-Kickback and Stark, FCA Federal, Healthcare Fraud, Improper Medical Facility, Improper Medical Personnel, Laboratory and IDTF, Medicare, Provider Fraud, Whistleblower Rewards,

Roof Systems of Maine - Procurement Fraud/Defense ($439,500)

Constantine Cannon represented a whistleblower in a False Claims Act case alleging Roof Systems of Maine violated contract requirements and industry standards in roofing and siding work done on behalf of the Army, Navy, and National Guard. In March 2016, the company agreed to pay $439,500 to settle the matter. Our client received a whistleblower award of roughly 18% of the government's recovery. Read more -- Central Maine, DOJ, CC.

Tagged in: Contract Non-Compliance, Defense Contract Fraud, FCA Federal, Government Procurement Fraud, Whistleblower Case, Whistleblower Rewards,

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