UPMC whistleblower lawsuit can proceed, appellate court reaffirms
An appellate court backed reinstatement of a whistleblower lawsuit against UPMC and about a dozen of its neurosurgeons, which was thrown...
Appellate court revives whistleblower lawsuit against UPMC, neurosurgeons
By Kris B. Mamula / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette A whistleblower lawsuit that was filed against UPMC over bonuses for its neurosurgeons has...
3rd Circ. Revives FCA Suit Over UPMC Neurosurgery Referrals
Law360 (September 17, 2019, 7:31 PM EDT) -- The Third Circuit on Tuesday revived three whistleblowers' claims that the University of...
Circulatory Centers settle whistle blower suit for $1.2 million
Youngstown, OH - Circulatory Centers settle whistle blower suit for $1.2 million By Mike Gauntner, Online Content Manager. Executives of...
Varicose Vein Treatment Company Agrees to Pay $1,205,000 to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations
For Immediate Release - Varicose Vein Treatment Company Agrees to Pay $1,205,000 to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations PITTSBURGH –...
Hospice Co. Pays $1.2M To Settle 2 Whistleblower Suits
Law360 (February 8, 2018, 9:45 PM EST) -- The federal government has settled two suits with a Pennsylvania hospice care provider for a...
Erie's UPMC Hamot settles lawsuit for $20.7 million
Claims, made before hospital’s affiliation with UPMC, concerned financial relationship with a cardiology practice. Erie, PA -A $20.7...
Erie hospital, physicians' practice settle lawsuit for $20.7 million
Erie-based UPMC Hamot and cardiology practice Medicor Associates Inc. have agreed to pay the U.S. government $20.7 million to settle a...
Federal Suit Against Hamot Set for Trial
The plaintiff, who is also a cardiologist, is claiming that Hamot violated federal law about 10 years ago by submitting claims to...
Evidence of 'Unpleaded Claims' Allowed in False Claims Act Case
A federal judge won't bar mention of allegations in a False Claims Act kickback case against a medical center that did not appear in a...
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