Whistleblower News From The Inside — April 7, 2016
By the C|C Whistleblower Lawyer Team
Indiana OB/GYN whistleblower suit moves forward – A whistleblower suit alleging two healthcare providers provided substandard care to low income pregnant women and fraudulently billed for consultations, moves forward this week following a federal judge’s order. The whistleblower is the former director of OB/GYN services at Indiana University Hospital. Indianapolis Star
California targets Morgan Stanley for alleged role in global financial crisis – California Attorney General Kamala D. Harris filed suit against Morgan Stanley for allegedly misrepresenting complex investments that contributed to the global financial crisis and to major losses to California’s public pension funds, which provide retirement security to California peace officers, firefighters, and teachers. Legal Newsline
Some fat-burning supplements contain banned stimulant drug – The FDA sent warning letters to seven supplement manufacturers after researchers revealed Thursday that dietary supplements sold in the United States contain pharmaceutical doses of the banned stimulant Oxilofrine. National Public Radio
New Nebraska law improves whistleblower protection for nurses – Nebraska’s governor signed a bill banning retaliation against nurses who file complaints with the state; the bill also guarantees confidentiality if the allegations become public record. KMTV Omaha
Napa, California doctor settles Medicare fraud case – The doctor will pay the Federal Government $400,000 to settle allegations he fraudulently billed for visits he claimed were longer and included more services than he actually provided. Napa Valley Register
Navy audit found gaps in ship service contracts – An audit commissioned by the top brass of the U.S. Navy in response to the ongoing “Fat Leonard” bribery case concluded the service had “significant” vulnerabilities overseeing contractors who provide goods and services to ships in foreign ports, well beyond the Seventh Fleet where the scandal erupted. San Diego Union Tribune
Agent in Pennsylvania AG office files whistleblower retaliation suit – An agent placed on indefinite administrative leave in October claims the Attorney General won’t let him return to work because he testified against her in two grand jury investigations. Scranton Times Tribune