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Category Archives: FCA Qui Tam

October 22

The Evolution of Whistleblower Lawsuits in PPP Loan Fraud

What is PPP Loan Fraud? In the heat of the Covid-19 pandemic, the U.S. Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, more widely known as the CARES Act, to provide emergency assistance and health care response for individuals, families, and businesses affected by the pandemic. The Act established the $953 billion Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) to allow afflicted entities to apply for low-interest private loans to cover payroll, rent, and additional costs. An approved PPP loan provided the…

October 20

Whistleblowers, FCA Qui Tam

Semler Scientific and Cipria Pay $37 Million to Resolve Medical Device Fraud Allegations

Semler Scientific and Bard Peripheral Vascular Pay $37 Million to Resolve Medical Device Fraud Allegations Semler Scientific Inc. (“Semler Scientific”) and Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc. (“Bard Inc.”) have agreed to pay nearly $37 million to settle allegations that they violated the False Claims Act (“FCA”) by promoting medical devices that were not eligible for Medicare reimbursement as if they met coverage and billing requirements. The case highlights how whistleblowers continue…

October 14

Whistleblowers, FCA Qui Tam

A $60 Billion Problem: Annual Medicare Losses Due to Fraud and Abuse

According to the Senior Medicare Patrol, Medicare loses an estimated $60 billion every year to fraud, errors, and abuse. From telehealth billing scams to genetic testing fraud, DME schemes to PBM misconduct, and other unlawful schemes, Medicare fraud is a serious—and seriously expensive—issue that affects all taxpayers. The scale of this waste highlights the critical role of the False Claims Act and whistleblowers in protecting the integrity of federal programs…

October 01

FCA Qui Tam

Illumina’s $9.8M Settlement Highlights Expanding Cybersecurity False Claims Act Enforcement

Illumina Inc. (“Illumina”) will pay $9.8 million to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act (“FCA”) by selling DNA sequencing tools to federal agencies without meeting Government-mandated security standards. The case reflects a growing practice by the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) to hold contractors accountable for cybersecurity failures using the FCA, and highlights the critical role of whistleblowers in exposing such security cybersecurity risks. Allegations of Cyber Fraud…

September 18

Whistleblowers, FCA Qui Tam

How Do Whistleblower Rewards Work Under the False Claims Act?

Under the False Claims Act, whistleblowers who come forward with information regarding fraud against government programs can receive monetary rewards. These rewards seek to incentivize anyone with inside information regarding fraud against the government to come forward and shed light on unlawful activity by filing a qui tam lawsuit. What is the History of the False Claims Act? Enacted in 1863 during the American Civil War, the False Claims Act…

September 02

Whistleblowers, FCA Qui Tam

$36M COVID Fraud Case Shows How Tax Preparers Can Trigger FCA Liability

On July 21, 2025, Farooq Khan was sentenced to 42 months in prison for participating in a scheme to fraudulently obtain over $3.6 million in minor business loans under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program implemented by the Small Business Administration (SBA). Khan owned and managed Hannan Tax Services, a tax preparation company based in Chicago.…

August 28

Whistleblowers, FCA Qui Tam

Billions Recovered Through the IRS Whistleblower Program

Whistleblowers and the IRS Whistleblower Program have been vital in promoting fairness and accountability within the nation’s tax administration. As of June 2025, the IRS has paid over $1.3 billion awards based on the successful collection of $7.5 billion in restitution from noncompliant taxpayers, since issuing its first award in 2007. In Fiscal Year 2024, the IRS paid awards totaling $123.5 million based on whistleblower information on tax and other…

August 20

Whistleblowers, FCA Qui Tam

What Is Medical Upcoding? How Inflated Billing Can Trigger False Claims Act Liability

Medical upcoding is a form of healthcare fraud that involves billing for more expensive services than were actually provided. This practice can expose providers to liability under the False Claims Act (FCA) and has been the focus of numerous DOJ enforcement actions. Miller Shah LLP is familiar with billing fraud as they have extensive experience in litigating healthcare fraud cases. What is Medical Upcoding? Medical upcoding refers to fraudulent billing…

August 14

Whistleblowers, FCA Qui Tam

OSHA Self-Audit Programs That Can Lead to Whistleblower Claims

OSHA launches new self-audit initiatives to strengthen compliance with federal labor laws. On July 24, 2024, OSHA issued a press release detailing several new programs intended to help employers comply with federal labor laws. The programs focus on strengthening self-audits, in an effort to not only bolster compliance, but also protect workers and reduce the chance of costly and lengthy litigation or investigation. Although these programs span several industries, OSHA…

August 12

Whistleblowers, FCA Qui Tam

Founder of Lender Service Convicted in Multimillion-Dollar PPP Fraud Scheme

On June 20, 2025, Stephanie Hockridge, founder of service provider Blueacorn, received a federal jury conviction in connection with her fraudulent applications to the Small Business Association’s Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”). She was convicted of four counts of wire fraud as well as conspiracy to commit wire fraud, facing up to 20 years in prison. Blueacorn’s mission was, purportedly, to assist small businesses and individuals with applying for and obtaining…

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