By Steve Kardell | Published August 30, 2021 | Posted in Whistleblower Litigation | Tagged Tags: $11.5 Million, experienced whistleblower lawyer, Racial Glass Ceiling, workplace discrimination | Comments Off on Kaiser Settles “Racial Glass Ceiling” Case for $11.5 Million
Kaiser Settles “Racial Glass Ceiling” Case for $11.5 Million
A class action lawsuit against Kaiser claimed the company had a “racial glass ceiling,” in which black employees were prevented unfairly from getting equal pay and promotions at the company. Kaiser recently agreed to settle the case for $11.5 million, pending court approval. Case background Employees in the complaint claimed the company had a policy Read More
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6th Circuit Court Rules FCA Whistleblower Protections Include Post-Employment Retaliation
The Sixth Circuit Court ruled on March 31 that the whistleblower protection provisions of the False Claims Act (FCA) include protections for former employees who are subject to retaliation from employers after their employment ceases. The case, United States ex rel. Felten v. William Beaumont Hospital, centered on a plaintiff who worked as a doctor Read More
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CFTC Issues $3 Million Whistleblower Award, Passes Major Milestone
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) recently announced an award of approximately $4 million to a whistleblower who provided the commission with credible, specific information that led to a successful enforcement action. It was a milestone case for the CFTC, which surpassed $1 billion in total sanctions associated with whistleblower awards because of the case. Read More
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OSHA Files Wrongful Termination Lawsuit Against Hotel Operator in Texas
The federal government brought a lawsuit against a hotel operator in Waller, Texas, claiming it terminated an employee who sought medical attention after exposure to carbon monoxide in the workplace. The suit was filed on March 25, 2021 and seeks the court to order the defendant to comply with the anti-retaliation provisions of the Occupational Read More
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SavaSeniorcare LLC Pays $11.2 Million in False Claims Act Case Settlement
SavaSeniorCare LLC recently agreed to pay $11.2 million and possible additional amounts to resolve allegations the company (referred to as Sava) violated the False Claims Act by causing skilled nursing facilities to bill Medicare for unreasonable rehab services, as well as allegations that the company billed Medicare and Medicaid for “grossly substandard” nursing care. Case Read More
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Lawsuit Claims Four Seasons Miami Kept Workers Guessing About Their Employment Status After COVID Furloughs
A recent lawsuit against Four Seasons Miami alleges the hotel failed to keep workers updated about their employment status after widespread COVID-related furloughs in early 2020. The claim was brought by six employees of Four Seasons Miami, who seek a class action for more than 50 staff members who continue to be affected. Case background Read More
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Ecolab Settles FLSA Violation Claims for $7.5 Million
Ecolab Inc. recently agreed to settle a lawsuit brought by exterminators in California for $7.5 million. The company was accused of violating the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and state wage and hour laws by withholding overtime pay. Case background The plaintiffs in the case claim Ecolab misclassified exterminators as exempt employees, meaning they would Read More
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Whistleblower Information Leads to Recovery of $14.1 Million via False Claims Act Cases
In April and May, the U.S. Department of Justice recovered approximately $14.1 million in three False Claims Act case settlements. Each case was initiated by whistleblowers via the legislation’s qui tam provisions, meaning those whistleblowers were eligible to receive between 15 and 30 percent of the recoveries. Case background There were three notable settlements included Read More
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SEC Issues $22 Million Award to Pair of Whistleblowers
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission recently announced a pair of awards of approximately $22 million to two whistleblowers who brought forth information to the SEC that was crucial in enabling successful enforcement actions. The whistleblowers in question also provided substantial additional assistance to the Commission in its efforts to take action against a financial Read More
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Whistleblowers Collect More than $4.2 Million in False Claims Act Cases Involving Unnecessary Surgeries and Financial Misconduct
A pair of physicians acted as whistleblowers recently, initiating False Claims Act cases against a neurosurgeon and his two medical device companies. The whistleblowers received 20 percent of the $4.4 million total recovery under the False Claims Act, and also received separate settlements for cases involving that same neurosurgeon, including one award of $3.4 million. Read More
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