Yes. Under the Federal Civil False Claims Act (31 U.S.C., Section 3729), private citizens act on behalf of the Federal or State Government to bring an action against government contractors or any company who acts fraudulently with government funds. Under the False Claims Act, a qui tam lawsuit entitles individuals employed by the entity guilty… Continue Reading
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Caregiver Fired For Reporting Abuse In Nursing Home
Posted in Nursing Home StaffAfter witnessing a co-worker verbally abuse of a handicapped resident at Montrose Health Care Center in Montrose, IA, Lora Washburn, did the correct thing and reported the incident to the facility’s administrator. Or did she? Not satisfied with the nursing home administrator’s failure to respond to the situation, Washburn filed a complaint with the state… Continue Reading