Whistleblower Rewards
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September 30, 2023
The Cigna Group has agreed to pay over $172 million and enter into a five-year Corporate Integrity Agreement in order to resolve allegations of violating the False Claims Act. According to qui tam suit by a former part-owner of a Cigna vendor, Robert Cutler—who will receive an $8.1 million share of the settlement—the healthcare company knowingly submitted inaccurate and untruthful diagnosis codes on behalf of Medicare Advantage Plan beneficiaries in order to inflate their reimbursements from Medicare. DOJSeptember 28, 2023
The Boeing Company has agreed to pay $8.1 million to resolve allegations of violating the False Claims Act. Under a Navy contract to manufacture a tiltrotor military aircraft, Boeing allegedly failed to comply with certain manufacturing specifications, submitted false claims, and made false statements. The claims were brought in a qui tam suit by former Boeing employees, who will receive a relator’s share of $1.5 million as a result of the settlement. DOJSeptember 27, 2023
The CFTC has awarded more than $300,000 to a whistleblower whose tip led to an investigation and whose aid led to a successful enforcement action. The whistleblower’s information was described as particularly informative and precise, and helped save the agency substantial resources. CFTCSeptember 19, 2023
Two whistleblowers who provided significant information and assistance to the CFTC has been awarded over $15 million for aiding in successful enforcement actions. According to the agency, one whistleblower interpreted key evidence and helped identify new lines of inquiry, while the second whistleblower provided information that launched the investigation, provided a corroborating witness, and provided a declaration in support. CFTCAugust 31, 2023
Watermark Retirement Communities LLC, which manages 79 retirement homes across the country, has agreed to pay $4.25 million to settle claims of violating the Anti-Kickback Statute and False Claims Act. According to a lawsuit launched by David Freeman, the former director of strategic growth for a nationwide home health agency (HHA), between 2014 and 2020, Watermark solicited and received kickbacks from the HHA in exchange for referrals of Medicare beneficiaries from 8 of its retirement facilities in 5 states, including Arizona, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, and Pennsylvania. Watermark then caused false claims to be submitted in connection with those referrals. DOJAugust 25, 2023
A whistleblower has been awarded more than $18 million for providing the SEC with information that launched an investigation. According to the SEC, the whistleblower initially reported concerns internally before reporting to the agency. Their assistance ultimately led to a successful enforcement action. SECSEC Awards $18 Million Whistleblower Award
Posted 08/25/23
SEC Awards $104 Million to Seven Whistleblowers
Posted 08/16/23
