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Justice Department Seeks Dismissals of ‘Meritless’ Whistleblower Suits

The U.S. Justice Department has issued a memo that lawyers say could result in fewer whistleblowers being allowed to pursue lawsuits on the agency’s behalf against companies accused of defrauding the government. The Jan. 10 memo, reviewed by Reuters, advised …

Georgia City Settles Whistleblower Lawsuit From Ex-Deputy Coroner

The City of Augusta, Ga., has settled a whistleblower suit against a former deputy coroner who said he was retaliated against for reporting that the coroner was stealing money and property from dead people. The Augusta Chronicle reported July 8 …

WellCare $137M Whistleblower Deal Now Official

WellCare Health Plans Inc. said on Friday that a $137.5 million deal to settle a whistleblower suit became effective, resolving investigations by the U.S. Justice Department and the states of Florida and Connecticut. The health insurer, which was sued over …