“The State of Minnesota Opens a New Front Against False Claims”
David L. Lillehaug, January 22, 2010
“Qui Tam Is More Than Just a Funny Latin Phrase: The Basics of Qui Tam Litigation”
Nicole M. Moen, January 2005
Overview
The False Claims Act (“FCA”) has fast become one of the federal government’s preferred vehicles for recouping monies from providers of services, grant recipients and now, from many others who have only an indirect connection to government funding. With its treble damages, $11,000 per claim penalty, and potential for disbarment, the FCA tends to get the attention of clients in a hurry. To make things even more interesting, the FCA changes regularly, with evolving common law theories created and modified by the courts and regular and aggressive amendments by Congress. In addition, Minnesota has its own FCA that covers contractors with the state, counties, cities, and school districts.
The False Claims Act has fast become one of the federal government’s preferred vehicles for recouping monies from providers of services, grant recipients and many others who have only an indirect connection to government funding.”
FCA Practice at Fredrikson & Byron
Fredrikson & Byron has substantial experience in defending against FCA litigation and also in representing clients during the investigation stages. Our multidisciplinary team approach includes former members of the Department of Justice and Minnesota Attorney General’s Office, seasoned defense trial lawyers, and members of Fredrikson’s Health Law Department.
Our team has handled dozens of FCA investigations and lawsuits across the country, including the representation of orthopedic surgeons in anti-kickback and off-label FCA litigation, anesthesiologists in billing fraud litigation, a large multi-specialty medical clinic in several cases involving alleged reimbursement and NIH grant fraud, construction contractors in change order and disadvantaged business enterprise matters, a municipality in a grant-related lawsuit, and a host of other clients. We represent companies, management, individuals and professionals in these cases, whether high-profile bet-the-company litigation or low level reviews.
Bios
Primary Attorneys
Dulce J. Foster
Thomas S. Fraser
David M. Glaser
Lousene M. Hoppe
Richard H. Kyle, Jr.
David L. Lillehaug
John W. Lundquist, Chair
Nicole M. Moen
Kevin C. Riach