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$6M DOJ Settlement Highlights Ongoing False Claims Act Scrutiny of Laboratory Kickbacks
In September 2025, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced a $4.2 million settlement with the former CEO of True Health Diagnostics, LLC (“True Health”), Christopher Grottenthaler, as well as a $1.8 million settlement with various marketing professionals and physicians to resolve allegations under the Anti-Kickback Statute and False Claims Act. Grottenhaler was accused of working with various marketers to make payments to physicians through management service organizations purportedly providing True…
CERATIZIT USA Pays $5.44 Million in False Claims Act Customs Fraud Settlement
Abstract In December 2025, CERATIZIT USA LLC agreed to pay $54.4 million to resolve False Claims Act (“FCA”) allegations that it improperly avoided U.S. customs duties on tungsten carbide products imported from China. According to the Department of Justice (“DOJ”), the company misclassified the country of origin for these goods to avoid antidumping, countervailing duties, and Section 301 duties. This case illustrates how customs fraud can give rise to significant liability under the False Claims Act, and how whistleblowers remain key to uncovering corporate…
Chinese Forklifts “Made in America” – A Case Study of Customs Fraud and False Origin Labeling in Import Cases
In August, a federal grand jury charged two Denver companies, Endless Sales Inc. and Octane Forklifts, Inc., and their executives (collectively, “Defendants”) for selling forklifts fraudulently labelled as American-made to the federal government and for avoiding paying applicable tariffs on the imported machinery. Lying at the heart of this scheme was Defendants’ deceptive practice of labeling their imports as “Made in USA,” deliberately misleading the federal government in its purchase of these forklifts. This misrepresentation serves as a reminder of how wrongdoers can be…
SEC Whistleblower Tip Leads to Charges in $770M Ponzi Scheme Targeting Retail Investors
The SEC has charged a Pennsylvania resident and his companies with running a $770 million Ponzi scheme that defrauded thousands of retail investors. While the agency has not yet disclosed whether a tip came from a whistleblower, the scale of the fraud highlights the critical role SEC whistleblowers play in uncovering investor fraud and driving major enforcement actions. Primary Allegations In a press release on September 3, 2025, the Securities…
Whistleblower Retaliation: What Legal Protections Exist?
Whistleblowers play a critical role in uncovering corporate and government fraud; however, many potential whistleblowers fear retaliation from their current or former employer. This article outlines the legal protections afforded to whistleblowers to prevent retaliation and encourage them to come forward. What Constitutes Retaliation Under Whistleblower and Employment Law? Retaliation occurs when an employer fires a whistleblower or takes any adverse action after they report prohibited conduct. Adverse action includes…
DOJ Cyber Fraud Settlements Show the Expanding Reach of the False Claims Act
Recent False Claims Act (“FCA”) settlements demonstrate the effectiveness of the Department of Justice’s (“DOJ”) Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative, holding accountable for misrepresenting cybersecurity controls. Georgia Tech Research Corporation’s $875,000 settlement is the latest in this growing trend. Miller Shah LLP represents whistleblowers in cybersecurity and government contracting fraud, helping ensure digital security failures do not put sensitive government data at risk. What is the Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative? The DOJ launched the Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative in October 2021 to pursue cybersecurity-related fraud under the FCA. This initiative combines the DOJ’s expertise in civil fraud enforcement, government procurements, and cybersecurity to combat the growing threats to essential cyber infrastructure…
DOJ Charges Two Florida Men in $34.8M Medicare Fraud Scheme Targeting Beneficiaries
Two Florida men have been charged in a $34.8 million Medicare fraud scheme that exploited vulnerable beneficiaries and billed for medically unnecessary services. The case is part of the Department of Justice’s (“DOJ”) intensified efforts to combat healthcare fraud — an area where Miller Shah LLP actively represents whistleblowers under the False Claims Act (“FCA”). Key Allegations in this $34.8 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme The indictment reveals that two Florida men were charged for their alleged roles in a scheme to submit approximately $34.8 million in…
Whistleblower Retaliation: What Legal Protections Exist?
Whistleblowers play a critical role in uncovering corporate and government fraud; however, many potential whistleblowers fear retaliation from their current or former employer. This article outlines the legal protections that are afforded to whistleblowers to prevent retaliation and encourage them to come forward. What Constitutes Retaliation Under Whistleblower and Employment Law? Retaliation, in the context of whistleblower and employment law, occurs when an employer fires a whistleblower or takes any adverse action after they blow the whistle on prohibited conduct. Adverse action includes but is not limited to: Firing or laying off Demoting Denying overtime or promotion Disciplining Denying benefits Failing to hire or rehire Intimidation or harassment Making threats Reassignment to a less…
HHS Inspector General Exposes $11.5 Million Genetic Testing Fraud Scheme
On September 19, 2025, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced that Robert Desselle, a healthcare marketer from Sarasota, FL, was convicted on charges of fraudulently billing $11.5 million in false claims to Medicare. As part of the sentencing, Desselle was sentenced to 57 months in prison and ordered to pay $4.5 million in restitution and forfeit the $2.1 million of his own personal proceeds. The scheme was exposed as part of an…
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…
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