From an AIDS foundation being hit with a $20 million kickback lawsuit to two major manufacturers of ultraviolet disinfection robots battling in court over advertisements, here are the latest healthcare industry lawsuits and settlements.
1. 2 US laboratories settle false claims allegations for $48.5M
Richmond, Va.-based Health Diagnostics Laboratory and Alameda, Calif.-based Singulex agreed to pay the federal government a combined $48.5 million to resolve allegations they violated the False Claims Act.
2. UV robots go to court: Clorox, Xenex feuding
Two major manufacturers of ultraviolet disinfection robots — Xenex Disinfection Services and Clorox — are feuding over claims made in advertisements, resulting in Xenex taking Clorox to court.
3. MultiCare sued over charging excessive amount for copies of patient records
Tacoma, Wash.-based MultiCare Health System was hit with a lawsuit claiming it employs a vendor that is charging an excessive amount for providing patients with copies of their medical records.
4. AIDS foundation hit with $20M kickback lawsuit
AIDS Healthcare Foundation is facing a False Claims Act lawsuit alleging it gave illegal incentives to employees and patients.
5. McKesson hit with sanctions in Telephone Consumer Protection Act case
A California judge imposed discovery sanctions against McKesson in a class-action lawsuit alleging violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, which governs appropriate use of telephone solicitations.
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