Thomas & Solomon Represents Whistleblower in $14.5 Million Mortgage Fraud Settlement On December 12, 2018, the United States Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced that it reached a $14.5 million settlement with Finance of America (“FAM”) to resolve a lawsuit alleging Federal Housing Administration (“FHA”) mortgage fraud. The case was filed by Thomas & Solomon attorneys …
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Health Care Fraud and the False Claims Act
Health Care Fraud and the False Claims Act Health care fraud costs federal and state governments billions of dollars every year and has contributed to the rise in health care costs. Millions of Americans receive health care through government sponsored plans, including Medicare and Medicaid-the two largest government sponsored plans. The government attempts to collect …
Don’t Sign Away Your Claims: Severance Agreements and the False Claims Act
Don’t Sign Away Your Claims: Severance Agreements and the False Claims Act Employees who have knowledge of fraud against the government (such as Medicare/Medicaid fraud, defense contractor fraud, procurement fraud, mortgage fraud, grant fraud, or any other type of fraud against a federal or state entity), may have a claim under the False Claims Act. …