Hagens Berman successfully represented physician Dr. Robert Chinnapongse in his qui tam lawsuit against US WorldMeds LLC regarding violations of the False Claims Act. Our client challenged the company’s off-label promotion activities and provision of illegal kickbacks to medical providers in return for the use of their injectable products.
ABOUT THE QUI TAM WHISTLEBLOWER CASE VS. US WORLDMEDS LLC
This case highlighted the all-too-common improper relationships between pharmaceutical/medical device/drug manufacturers and medical providers which often violate the Anti-Kickback Statute and also thereby cause violations of the False Claims Act. The firm’s case was settled in 2019 and also highlighted the courage of physicians like our client who challenge fraudulent activities of their employer or other medical providers.
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Whistleblower cases are kept under strictly enforced confidentiality by the government or the courts during the period of investigation, and for the SEC/CFTC/IRS programs, in perpetuity. Likewise, whistleblower attorneys at Hagens Berman will handle its investigation and any eventual lawsuit or agency complaint with the highest confidentiality to protect your anonymity. We work to protect your anonymity, confidentiality, and job security during the entirety of our representation. Whistleblower laws protect employees from retaliation and Hagens Berman helps whistleblowers address retaliation and potential retaliation. To understand your rights and the legal protections provided by several whistleblower programs, contact us for a confidential consult.
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Hagens Berman’s team of expert whistleblower attorneys, led by managing partner, Steve Berman and head of whistleblower practice, Shayne Stevenson, has the track record, reputation, and knowledge to advocate for whistleblower clients in ways others do not. Our whistleblower practice is among a handful of the most successful and respected in the U.S. Unlike smaller, less experienced whistleblower law firms, Hagens Berman also has more than 80 attorneys in cities worldwide litigating complex corporate fraud every day, giving our clients the resources and expertise necessary to take on a broad range of whistleblower cases.
