On December 11, 2024, Susan Gouinlock was a featured speaker at the Federal Bar Association’s Annual “FCA State of Play” webinar. She joined a distinguished panel that included Michael Cranston, Deputy Assistant Attorney General for the U.S. Department of Justice, to discuss the evolving landscape of whistleblower enforcement and the False Claims Act future.
Susan Gouinlock was featured as a panelist at the 2024 Qui Tam Conference, hosted by the Federal Bar Association and spoke on FCA damages strategies. She contributed to the expert discussion, “Resolving FCA Cases: Determining FCA Damages,” where legal professionals gathered to explore the complex and evolving landscape of False Claims Act (FCA) litigation.
Whistleblower Lawsuit Against Exact Sciences Leads to $13.75 Million Settlement On September 26, 2023, Wilbanks & Gouinlock, LLP and Peak Wooten McDaniel & Colwell, LLP secured a $13.75 million settlement in a False Claims Act and Anti-Kickback Statute case just before trial. The lawsuit was filed by Dr. Niles Rosen, a retired pathologist and whistleblower, […]
Whistleblower Lawsuit Leads to $371 Million Judgment in Laboratory Fraud Case In December 2019, Jacqueline Cushing filed a False Claims Act (FCA) complaint, which has now resulted in a $371,489,616 damages award through a default judgment entered on September 21, 2023. The judgment was issued against Tomoka Medical Lab, Inc.; Rajen Shah; Golden Rule Management, […]
Tennessee Dermatology Practice Pays $6.6M to Resolve Billing Fraud Allegations A major dermatology provider based in the southeastern United States has agreed to pay $6.6 million to resolve allegations of improper billing practices involving federal healthcare programs. The settlement addresses claims that Skin Cancer & Cosmetic Dermatology Center (SCCDC) and its founder, Dr. John Y. […]
Marlan Wilbanks Honored for Lifetime of Service to Whistleblower Advocacy In October 2022, Marlan Wilbanks received a prestigious Lifetime Achievement award at the Taxpayers Against Fraud Annual Conference in Washington, D.C. The award recognized his exceptional dedication to fighting fraud, mentoring legal professionals, and educating the public on the False Claims Act. He was presented […]
Susan Gouinlock served as a panelist at the 22nd Annual Conference for Taxpayers Against Fraud (TAF), where she joined the expert discussion titled “Litigating Declined Cases.” The panel focused on the distinctive challenges and opportunities involved in declined FCA litigation—False Claims Act cases where the government has opted not to intervene.
Marlan Wilbanks Honored with Habersham Central High School’s Lifetime Achievement Award Marlan Wilbanks, a distinguished attorney and advocate for whistleblower rights, was honored with Habersham Central High School’s Lifetime Achievement Award, nearly 43 years after graduating from the school. This prestigious recognition celebrates Wilbanks’ extraordinary contributions to law, public service, and advocacy, highlighting his dedication […]
Marlan Wilbanks, founding partner of Wilbanks & Gouinlock, was recently featured on the Stark Integrity podcast hosted by Bob Wade, a nationally recognized expert on healthcare compliance. During the episode, Marlan shared his insights on prosecuting healthcare fraud under the False Claims Act (FCA), focusing on cases involving Stark Law violations and the Anti-Kickback Statute.
Marlan Wilbanks Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award by the Daily Report The Daily Report has recognized Marlan Wilbanks, a leading whistleblower attorney, with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his 35+ years of experience in False Claims Act (FCA) litigation. This prestigious honor highlights Wilbanks’ extraordinary contributions to the legal profession, his tireless advocacy for whistleblowers, […]
NHTSA Awards $24 Million to Whistleblower for Reporting Hyundai and Kia Safety Violations The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a $24 million award to a whistleblower who provided critical information about safety defects in Hyundai and Kia vehicles. This award is historic, marking the first-ever payout under the Motor Vehicle Safety Whistleblower […]
Fraud in Small Business Contracting: Billions in Wrongful Awards Exposed The federal government allocates at least 23% of contracts to small businesses, aiming to support entrepreneurship and economic growth. However, a significant portion of these funds may be wrongfully awarded to ineligible companies, leading to massive financial losses for taxpayers. Recent government audits have uncovered […]
Defense Contractor Fraud: A Growing Concern in Federal Spending At Wilbanks & Gouinlock, LLP, we actively investigate and litigate defense contractor fraud cases, recognizing it as a rapidly growing issue within federal spending. With billions of taxpayer dollars at stake, fraudulent activity in military procurement and defense contracts poses a significant risk to national security, […]
Expanding the Use of State False Claims Acts to Combat Fraud State False Claims Act statutes provide powerful tools for governments to fight fraud across various industries, ensuring that taxpayer dollars are protected. While the federal False Claims Act (FCA) has been instrumental in recovering billions of dollars from fraudulent actors, many states have yet […]
The Growing Threat of Private Insurance Fraud: $240 Billion Lost Annually Private insurance fraud is a rising concern, costing insurers an estimated $240 billion annually. While government healthcare programs like Medicare and Medicaid have robust fraud detection and enforcement mechanisms, private insurers lack the same level of oversight, making them more vulnerable to fraudulent activity. […]
Whistleblowers Play a Key Role in Recovering Billions Lost to COVID-19 Fraud With billions of taxpayer dollars at risk, whistleblowers are being called upon to expose fraudulent activities that siphoned off critical relief funds during the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the largest sources of fraud involved the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), which was created under […]
The False Claims Act: The Government’s Most Powerful Tool Against Fraud Fraud against the government costs taxpayers billions of dollars every year, draining public resources and undermining critical programs such as healthcare, defense, and infrastructure. One of the strongest weapons the government has to fight back is the False Claims Act (FCA). This powerful law […]
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