DOJ Intervenes in Whistleblower Lawsuit Against UnitedHealth
The Department of Justice intervened in a California whistleblower’s lawsuit filed in 2009 with over an estimated $1 billion in damages that accuses UnitedHealth Group of fraud in its Medicare Advantage health plans. The lawsuit alleges that UnitedHealth “games” the Medicare Advantage payment system by “making patients look sicker than they are,” and overbilling the government. Andersen Sleater Sianni represents whistleblowers in actions alleging fraud against the government
Bail Bond Company Accused of Taking Advantage of Immigrants
A class action alleges that immigrants that are eligible for bond from detention centers are being taken advantge of by Libre by Nexus, a company that provides a GPS tracking device and bond services at an exorbiant rate. Immigrants with nowhere else to turn have been bilked at a rate of 20% over their bond amount owed plus fees and are forced to wear a GPS tracking device. The lawsuit alleges that the company's practices are deceptive and unfair under California law. Anderse
Office Supply Company Banned from Telemarketing for Deceptive Practices
Operators of an office supply business, Mia McCrary, John B. Hart, Liberty Supply Co., Norma Hart and Nor-Jay Enterprises, agreed to settle charges brought by the FTC alleging that they bilked millions of dollars from nonprofit organizations and small businesses. The settlement involves defendants being banned from telemarketing, being required to clearly and properly disclose purchase, costs and terms to customers, and judgments of $6.7 million against them. The FTC alleged
Some Free Offers Are Not Free According to FTC
The Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit against several companies and their officers that prominently advertised “FREE!” golf balls, kitchen gadgets, gear and related subscriptions that failed to properly disclose terms and conditions, provided deceptive negative options, and misleading upsells, in violation of the FTC Act and the Restore Online Shoppers’ Confidence Act. As a result of the defendants scheme, they made unauthorized charges to customers' credit and debit c
Subway Accused of Using Chicken Filler
A class action has been filed against Subway for using soy-fillers in its chicken to deceive customers. The lawsuit is based on an investigation by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation that found that the chicken in the Subway Oven Roasted Chicken sandwich is only 53.6 percent chicken DNA and the chicken in the teriyaki strips is only 42.8 percent chicken DNA. Andersen Sleater Sianni represents consumers that have been deceived in their purchases. Click here to read more abo
SEC Files Charges Against Pot Company
The Securities and Exchange Commission charged Medbox, now Notis Global, and its founder, Vincent Mehdizadeh, with falsely touting “record” revenue numbers in its marjuana consulting services and vending machines for marijuana to investors. Meanwhile 90% of its earnings came from sham transactions from illegal stock sales' proceeds to boost its false earnings with a secret affiliate. In order to settle the charges Mehdizadeh agreed to pay more than $12 million in disgorgemen
Charity and Donor Sue PayPal
A charity, Friends For Health: Supporting the North Shore Health Center, and a person seeking to donate to it filed a class action against PayPal for its Charitable Giving Fund. The lawsuit alleges that PayPal misrepresented its operations and listed nonprofit organizations on its website that it had no relationship with and misdirected donations from those charities without consent to charities of PayPal’s choice. Andersen Sleater Sianni's attorneys represent consumers in cl
