Tycko & Zavareei LLP » Uncategorized http://www.fraudfighters.net Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:15:25 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Man takes responsibility in NYC securities fraud case http://www.fraudfighters.net/blog/2011/12/02/man-takes-responsibility-for-nyc-securities-fraud-case/ http://www.fraudfighters.net/blog/2011/12/02/man-takes-responsibility-for-nyc-securities-fraud-case/#comments Fri, 02 Dec 2011 17:28:06 +0000 admin http://www.fraudfighters.net/?p=1207 Film producer, John Bennett has chosen to plead guilty to securities fraud. He delivered his plea to a federal court in New York City.

The securities fraud scheme in question pertains to the illegal trading of pharmaceutical stock. The 46-year-old producer and his friend earned over $1 million by operating this scheme. They were aiming to pocket more than $2.6 million by the end of the securities fraud scheme.

Having collected the money illegally, Bennett could face up to 45 years in prison if he is convicted on the charges of securities fraud and conspiracy. The sentencing is scheduled for April 23.

If you have information regarding securities fraud, please contact the securities fraud lawyers of Tycko & Zavareei, LLP by calling 202-973-0900 today.

]]> http://www.fraudfighters.net/blog/2011/12/02/man-takes-responsibility-for-nyc-securities-fraud-case/feed/ 0 Minnesota Community Hospital Settles Whistleblower Suit for $845,000 http://www.fraudfighters.net/blog/2010/01/18/minnesota-community-hospital-settles-whistleblower-suit-for-845000/ http://www.fraudfighters.net/blog/2010/01/18/minnesota-community-hospital-settles-whistleblower-suit-for-845000/#comments Mon, 18 Jan 2010 20:12:14 +0000 admin http://www.fraudfighters.net/?p=294 A Minnesota community hospital recently settled a Qui Tam lawsuit involving Medicare patients that were admitted to the hospital needlessly and were intentionally kept in the hospital in order to collect payment from the healthcare program. Sources say the case was settled with the government for more than $845,000 for patients admitted to the hospital between 1998 and 2004.

According to persons familiar with the case, the hospital did not admit to wrong-doing in the whistleblower lawsuit, but agreed to pay the settlement.

If you are aware of fraudulent actions on the part of a hospital, business, or other entity that is collecting payments from the federal government, contact the Qui Tam attorneys of Tycko & Zavareei, LLP at 202-973-0900 to discuss your legal options.

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