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Category Archives: Whistleblowers

June 03

Crypto Whistleblowers and the Unicoin SEC Lawsuit: A Case of Alleged Fraud in the Digital Asset Space

Unicoin and the SEC: A Case of Alleged Crypto Fraud On May 20, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) commenced a lawsuit against Unicoin, Inc., alleging that the crypto company made fraudulent and misleading statements in connection with the sale and offering of securities called “Unicoin Rights Certificates,” which gave crypto investors the right to receive Unicoin tokens if and when the company decided to produce and distribute the…

May 30

FCA Qui Tam, Whistleblowers

Missouri Man Pleads Guilty in $8.7 Million Genetic Testing Fraud Scheme

On May 29, 2025, Missouri man Jamie McNamara, pleaded guilty to his role in a conspiracy involving fraudulent Medicare claims for unnecessary genetic testing and durable medical equipment (DME), made possible using sham telemedicine consultations. According to the DOJ, McNamara operated laboratories in Louisiana and Texas, which he utilized to enact the scheme. The labs hired telemarketers to call Medicare beneficiaries and convince them to agree to genetic testing and…

May 28

Whistleblowers, Securities

Why an SEC Whistleblower Lawyer Matters: $6 Million Award Highlights Program’s Power

SEC Whistleblower Lawyers Secure $6 Million Award On April 21, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) announced a $6 million award to joint whistleblowers who disclosed information that launched an examination and provided a clear framework that contributed to a successful enforcement action. “Today’s award illustrates that the agency can leverage whistleblower information in various ways, including by prompting an examination,” said Jonathan Carr, the Acting Chief of the…

May 01

Whistleblowers, FCA Qui Tam

DynCorp Whistleblower: Key False Claims Act Settlements and Protections

Background: DynCorp and the CIVPOL Contract DynCorp International LLC has agreed to pay $21 million to settle False Claims Act allegations of submitting inflated subcontractor charges under the State Department's CIVPOL contract, which tasked the private military contracting company with training Iraqi police forces. DynCorp was originally headquartered in Irving, Texas, and Falls Church, Virginia before being purchased by Amentum, another government contractor with headquarters in Chantilly, Virginia, in November…

April 29

Whistleblowers

Health System Settles for $8 Million Over Healthcare PPP Loan Fraud Allegations

The U.S. Department of Justice has reached an $8.8 million settlement with Carson Tahoe Health System, resolving allegations that the healthcare provider improperly secured Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the DOJ, Carson Tahoe and its affiliates—including Carson Tahoe Physician Clinics and Carson Tahoe Continuing Care Hospital—received four PPP loans despite allegedly exceeding size limits outlined in the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) affiliation rules. What…

April 24

Whistleblowers, FCA Qui Tam

Air Force Contractor Pays $1.95 Million to Settle Air Force Contract Fraud Allegations

False Claims Act Violations in Defense Contracting Government contractor Intelligent Waves, LLC will pay $1.95 million to settle False Claims Act (FCA) allegations arising from Air Force contract fraud related to two Air Force contracts. Intelligent Waves, LLC, which is based in Reston, Virginia, provided crowd-sourced flight data collection support and data analytics to the Air Force pursuant to the Crowd-Sourced Contract it entered in September 2019. The United States…

April 22

FCA Qui Tam, Whistleblowers

Florida Businessman Settles PPP COVID Fraud Case with $20M Consent Judgment

Florida businessman Patrick Walsh agreed to a consent judgement of over $20 million to resolve allegations of COVID fraud and violating the False Claims Act, a federal law imposing liability on people and companies who defraud the government. Walsh, along with 10 companies he owned or controlled, was accused of knowingly submitting false information to support Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (“EIDL”) loan applications. The 10…

March 31

Whistleblowers

Three Convicted in $8 Million Suboxone Fraud Scheme

On March 20, 2025, A jury in a federal court in Lexington, Kentucky, convicted three people for fraudulently billing Medicare and Medicaid over $8 million for Suboxone prescriptions between October 2017 and December 2020. According to the evidence presented at trial, Dr. José Alzadon, Michael Bregenzer, and Barbie Vanhoose ran an illegal Suboxone fraud scheme through a series of rehabilitation clinics called Kentucky Addiction Centers (KAC). Dr. Alzadon served as…

March 26

Employment, Whistleblowers

What Potential Consequences Do Employers Face for Whistleblower Retaliation?

Employers are bound by various federal laws that safeguard employees who report unethical or illegal activities within the workplace, commonly referred to as whistleblowing. These protections are designed to encourage individuals to report harmful or unlawful conduct without fear of reprisal. When employers retaliate against whistleblowers—whether through termination, demotion, harassment, or other adverse treatment—they not only violate these laws but also open themselves up to serious consequences. Understanding the liability…

March 21

Whistleblowers

OSHA Fines & Legal Scrutiny Follow Fatal Workplace Accident at GE Appliance Plant

The United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has proposed $193,585 in penalties against Haier US Appliance Solutions Inc., a manufacturer of GE-brand appliances, for multiple safety violations of required machine standards which led to a fatal workplace accident at their Decatur, Alabama factory. In July of 2024, Rodney Terry, a 58-year-old front-line supervisor at Haier’s Decatur, Alabama facility suffered fatal injuries while attempting to service…

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