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Excessive Fines Clause

Federal Court Slashes $448 Million False Claims Act Penalty, Citing Eighth Amendment

[03/11/25]

Posted on March 11, 2025 in False Claims Act Defense, Health Law News

Published by: Hall Render

In United States of America ex rel. Cheryl Taylor v. Healthcare Associates of Texas, LLC, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas (the “Court”) upheld a jury verdict finding Healthcare Associates of Texas, LLC (“HCAT”) liable under the False Claims Act (“FCA”). However, in a significant ruling for health care providers... READ MORE

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Minnesota District Court Cites Excessive Fines Clause to Limit FCA Penalties

[10/22/24]

Posted on October 22, 2024 in False Claims Act Defense, Health Law News, Litigation Analysis

Published by: Hall Render

The government lawsuit against defendants Precision Lens and its founder Paul Ehlen, United States ex rel. Fesenmaier v. Cameron-Ehlen Group, Inc. (“Fesenmaier”), has garnered substantial media attention. This is due in part to juicy facts (kickbacks to physicians in such forms as fancy meals and exclusive vacations for which physicians were invoiced at below... READ MORE

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