By Steve Kardell | Published October 4, 2021 | Posted in Whistleblower Litigation | Comments Off on Want to Qualify for an SEC Whistleblower Award? Here’s How to Perfect Your Claim
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Want to Qualify for an SEC Whistleblower Award? Here’s How to Perfect Your Claim
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently amended the rules of its program, allowing more leeway for submissions from would-be whistleblowers. Under the new rules, whistleblowers who first failed to comply with some procedures required by the commission can take steps to amend or “perfect” their submission to ensure their eligibility for awards. Here’s what you Read More
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Racist Trophy at Car Dealership Becomes Subject of EEOC Lawsuit
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission sued an auto dealership in Dallas (AOD Ventures Inc., dob Autos of Dallas) for race and gender discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Case background According to the lawsuit, a black salesman received a trophy at a holiday party dubbing him “Least Likely to be Read More
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Bolsters Its Whistleblower Program
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is working on making it easier for whistleblowers to come forward with their claims. A newly published website helps whistleblowers organize their claims and gather information before submitting what they have to the organization. About the NHTSA whistleblower program The NHTSA’s whistleblower program is primarily focused on vehicle Read More
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Ohio Hospital Must Pay $21.25 Million to Resolve Kickback Allegations
Akron General Health System (AGHS) recently agreed to a $21.25 settlement to end whistleblower lawsuits alleging the organization violated the False Claims Act’s Anti-Kickback Statute. The whistleblower who brought the case under the qui tam provisions of the False Claims Act was Beverly Brouse, who served as Director of Internal Audit at the company. She Read More
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SEC Awards Whistleblower with $1.2 Million Payout
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently awarded a whistleblower with $1.2 million after they provided the agency with valuable information and ongoing assistance that led to a successful enforcement action. The award was just the latest in a record fiscal year for the SEC’s Whistleblower Program. Since October 1, 2020, through this Read More
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Edward Jones & Co. Must Pay $34 Million to Settle Discrimination Case
A federal court approved a $34 million settlement between Edward Jones & Co. and black financial advisors at the company, ending years of litigation. In addition to the financial settlement, the company agreed to promote greater inclusivity in its corporate culture. Case background A group of black financial advisors (FAs) at the company originally filed Read More
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Judge Allows Whole Foods “Black Lives Matter” Mask Lawsuit to Continue
A federal judge ruled a lawsuit regarding “Black Lives Matter” masks worn by Whole Foods workers will be allowed to proceed, overruling the initial dismissal in the district court. According to the legal team on behalf of those workers, Whole Foods and Amazon violated anti-bias laws when they invoked a rule that ordered employees to Read More
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French Medical Device Company Pays $2 Million to Settle Kickback Case
Medicrea International, a medical device manufacturer based in France, and its American affiliate Medicrea USA agreed to pay a total of $2 million to resolve allegations in a claim brought forth by a whistleblower. The settlement includes: $1 million to resolve whistleblower allegations that the companies violated the Anti-Kickback statute by entertaining American physicians at Read More
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Navistar Defense Settles False Claims Act Allegations for $50 Million
Navistar Defense LLC, a company based in Illinois that manufactures military vehicles, recently agreed to pay $50 million to settle a False Claims Act case alleging it inflated prices in an agreement with the U.S. Marine Corps for suspension systems for armored vehicles. Case background The inflated prices came in the midst of a contract Read More
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SEC Rewards Two Whistleblowers with $23 Million Total
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently announced a pair of new whistleblower awards, totaling $23 million. The Commission made the announcement on June 2, stating the whistleblowers in question provided valuable information that led to a successful enforcement action by the SEC and another partnering agency. The awards were for $13 million and Read More
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