Whistleblower Blog
How to File a Whistleblower Retaliation Claim
Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on Jan 09, 2017 in Whistleblower ClaimsA “whistleblower” is someone who reports their employer’s violation of the law. It could be a breach of the employee’s right individually or a violation of a general law, such as breaking environmental laws or committing fraud against the government. Whistleblower…
Read MoreHCR ManorCare Sued by DOJ Following Whistleblower Lawsuits
Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on May 05, 2015 in Whistleblower ClaimsOn Tuesday, April 21, the Department of Justice announced that the government has sued HCR ManorCare for allegedly providing patients with medically unnecessary therapy. ManorCare, one of the nations largest healthcare providers operates in approximately…
Read MoreFired Playboy Whistleblower Awarded $6 Million
Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on Mar 10, 2014 in Whistleblower ClaimsIn one of the largest whistleblower settlements on record, the former controller at Playboy Enterprises who spoke out against the company will receive $6 million due to her wrongful termination. Catherine Zulfer alerted the government to suspiciously…
Read MoreKmart Whistleblower Rewarded More Than $300,000 After Exposing Prescription Overbilling
Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on Nov 07, 2013 in Whistleblower ClaimsA former Kmart traveling pharmacist is set to receive a $309,000 reward after he came forward alleging that the retailer was fraudulently billing government health care programs. The initial allegations claimed that Kmart had been billing government health…
Read MoreBribery and Kickbacks
Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on Feb 19, 2013 in Whistleblower ClaimsThe government awards billions of dollars worth of contracts each year. Fraud is committed if a business pays a government official to influence the rewarding of the contract or for inside information that may help a bidder win a contract or inflate the…
Read MoreFalse Claims Act FAQs
Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on Feb 19, 2013 in Whistleblower ClaimsIf you are aware of financial fraud against the government, call the False Claims Act attorneys at Gordon & Partners at 1 (855) 722-2552 or contact our Qui Tam lawyers online. We'll help you file a lawsuit to stop the fraud -- and we'll help you recover…
Read MoreRisks and Rewards
Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on Feb 19, 2013 in Whistleblower ClaimsInterest in exposing government fraud is strong, which is one reason the False Claims Act offers lucrative rewards to whistleblowers. A reward encourages whistleblowers to step forward as responsible citizens and report suspected fraud. The reward can…
Read MorePatient Fraud
Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on Feb 19, 2013 in Whistleblower ClaimsPatients can also be guilty of health care fraud. Some patients may obtain government aid for fraudulent health care claims over a long period of time, resulting in substantial costs to the government. The Supplemental Security Income program of the Social…
Read MoreState-Chartered Bank Fraud
Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on Feb 19, 2013 in Whistleblower ClaimsThe attorneys at Gordon & Partners are currently investigating what might be illegal check-cashing charges at some south Florida state-chartered banks. If you are not a customer of Community Bank of Florida, Trans Capital Bank or EuroBank and were charged…
Read MoreWhistleblower Protection
Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on Feb 19, 2013 in Whistleblower ClaimsAbout Deceptive Company Practices Worried about reporting your employer's fraud? Under the False Claims Act, the name of the whistleblower behind the lawsuit remains sealed while an initial investigation is conducted. The name of the whistleblower…
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