Tag Archives: Whistleblower Claims Tampa
Your Rights Under the Florida Whistleblower Act
According to ARA Fraud & Forensic Services, 31 percent of privately owned businesses are susceptible to employee fraud, and an average of five percent of the country’s privately held business’ revenue is lost annually as a result. The median loss caused by fraud is $145,000, while 22 percent of businesses lost more than $1… Read More »
Fort Myers Medical Testing Facility Reaches $19 Million Whistleblower Settlement
A Fort Myers medical testing facility recently reached a $19.75 million settlement with the federal government to settle allegations the company violated the federal False Claims Act. 21st Century Oncology agreed to pay the settlement to resolve claims it overbilled Tricare, a veterans insurance program, and Medicare for urinalysis testing related to bladder cancer…. Read More »
Florida Whistleblowers Must Prove Actual Violation of Law
A recent decision made in Florida’s Second District Court of Appeals has clarified that an employee’s “reasonable belief” that a violation has occurred under the state’s Whistleblower Act is no longer enough, and the employee must prove an actual violation of law in order to state a claim. This case falls under the Florida… Read More »
Whistleblower Files Suit Against St. Petersburg V.A. Office
Just days after a report was released about the Department of Veterans Affairs St. Petersburg Regional Office, Javier Soto was informed by that office that his services were no longer needed as a Ratings Benefits Services Representative. Mr. Soto filed a whistleblower complaint with the federal Merit Systems Protection Board, claiming that he was… Read More »
