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Comair Whistleblower Wins Suit - Kentucky Whistleblower Lawyer

A Comair pilot has won his whistleblower suit, being reinstated to his job and awarded $150,000 in damages along with having his attorney's fees paid. Comair pilot Shane Sitts was fired after he refused to fly an airplane over safety concerns.  A federal Department of Labor judge ruled that Sitts was entitled to be reinstated to his job, to recover $125,000 in back pay, $25,000 in other damages and to have his attorney's fees paid.

Robert L. Abell, a Lexington, Kentucky lawyer, represents employees in whistleblower claims and lawsuits. 

Nurses Fired After Reporting Doctor's Substandard Care Settle Wrongful Termination Cases for $750,000

Two nurses who reported a doctor's substandard care and then were fired in retaliation have settled their wrongful termination lawsuits for $750,000. If you have suffered retaliation for whistleblowing, contact Lexington, Kentucky whistleblower lawyer Robert Abell at 859-254-7076.

Overbilling of Government May Yield $1 Billion Recovery in Whistleblower Case Against Oracle

A whistleblower case under the federal False Claims Act against software maker Oracle may yield a $1 billion recovery stemming from the company's overbilling the government. If you are aware of overbilling or fraudulent billing to the federal government, contact Lexington, Kentucky whistleblower lawyer Robert Abell at 859-254-7076.

Whistleblower Sues Sheriff for Wrongful Termination

A whistleblower has sued the Sheriff in Houston for wrongful termination. If you are a whistleblower and have been retaliated against, contact Lexington, Kentucky whistleblower lawyer Robert Abell at 859-254-7076.

Safety Complaints Led to Firing, Whistleblower Claims

A whistleblower lawsuit against a barge company claims that the former employee's safety complaints led to his firing. If you are a whistleblower and have suffered retaliation, contact Lexington, Kentucky whistleblower lawyer Robert Abell at 859-254-7076.

Insistence on Accurate Accounting Practices Led to Firing, Whistleblower Claims

A whistleblower claims that his insistence on accurate accounting practices by Tyco Electronics led to his firing in a lawsuit recently filed. If you are a whistleblower and have suffered retaliation, contact Lexington, Kentucky whistleblower lawyer Robert Abell at 859-254-7076.

Orthopedic Surgeons Charged With Medicare Fraud in Whistleblower Suit

A whistleblower lawsuit charges that orthopedic surgeons at Rush Hospital in Chicago defrauded Medicare. The federal False Claims Act allows whistleblowers to recover 15-25% of the total amount by which the federal government was defrauded. If you are aware of fraud on the federal government, contact Lexington, Kentucky whistleblower lawyer Robert Abell at 859-254-7076.

Whistleblower Suit by Former SEC Lawyer Settled for $755,000

If you are a whistleblower and you have suffered retaliation for whistleblowing, contact Lexington, Kentucky whistleblower lawyer Robert Abell at 859-254-7076.

Whistleblower Suit Alleges Medicaid Fraud Aided by Hospital System

Whistleblowers that report fraud on the federal government by companies receiving federal government payments can recover under the federal False Claims Act 15-25% of the money recovered from the company. If you are aware of fraud inflicted on the federal government by a corporation, contact Lexington, Kentucky whistleblower lawyer Robert Abell at 859-254-7076.

Whistleblower Suit Against Government Contractor Settled for $12.5 Million

Whistleblowers that report fraud by government contractors can recover from 15-25% of the amount the government was defrauded under the federal False Claims Act. If you are aware of fraud on the United States government, contact Lexington, Kentucky whistleblower lawyer Robert Abell at 859-254-7076.

Whistleblower Suit Against Oracle for Alleged Overcharges to Government

Whistleblowers under the False Claims Act can recover 15-25% of the money recovered from a corporation that has defrauded or cheated the government. If you are a whistleblower, contact Lexington, Kentucky whistleblower and False Claims Act lawyer Robert Abell at 859-254-7076.

Whistleblower Who Reported Mayor's Alleged Wrongdoing to FBI Files Suit

Federal and Kentucky law offers protection against retaliation to whistleblowers in certain circumstances. If you are a whistleblower and have suffered retaliation as a result, contact Lexington, Kentucky whistleblower lawyer Robert Abell at 859-254-7076.

Defense Contractor Whistleblower Files Wrongful Termination Suit

Whistleblowers protect the public by reporting wrongdoing, fraud and other misconduct. If you have been retaliated against because of whisteblowing, contact Lexington Kentucky whistleblower lawyer Robert Abell at 859-254-7076.

Whistleblower Retaliation Suit Filed for Bank CFO

A whistleblower retaliation lawsuit on behalf of the former Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Tennessee Commerce Bancorp has been filed on his behalf by the federal Department of Labor.  The suit claims that the former CFO, George Fort, was fired two years ago after he raised concerns of possible accounting rules violations. Fort claims that he raised questions about internal controls, possible falsification of reports and regarding a large sale of stock by the bank's CEO shortly before shareholders were informed that three of the bank's Board of Directors were resigning in protest over large executive pay raises and bonuses. The suit seeks $1.5 million in back pay and benefits and Fort's reinstatement of his old job.

Source:  The Tennesseean

If you are a whistlblower and have suffered retaliation, contact Lexington, Kentucky whistleblower lawyer Robert Abell at 859-254-7076. 

Fired VA Radiologist Claims Retaliation for Whistleblowing

Whistleblowers protect the public by reporting wrongdoing and fraud. Whistleblowers have some protections under federal and Kentucky state law. If you are a whistleblower that has been retaliated against, Lexington, Kentucky whistleblower lawyer Robert Abell at 859-254-7076.

Whistleblowers To Recover $45 Million

Whistleblowers who reported AstraZeneca for illegally marketing a schizophrenia drug will recover $45 million under the federal False Claims Act. The False Claims Act allows whistleblowers to recover 15-25% of the monies recovered from corporations that defraud the government. Lexington, Kentucky whistleblower lawyer Robert Abell represents individuals in whistleblower and False Claims Act cases.

Scientist Awarded $1.4 Million In Safety Whistleblower Case

A molecular biologist that reported safety violations in the lab she worked in was protected by free speech and whistleblowing laws and was awarded $1.4 million by a jury. If you have been retaliated against for reporting safety concerns or issues, contact Lexington, Kentucky whistleblower lawyer Robert Abell at 859-254-7076.

Police Department Whistleblowers File Suit

Two police officers have filed suit based on retaliation allegedly arising from their report that a crooked cop was involved in a large marijuana investigation. If you have suffered retaliation from good faith whistleblowing contact Lexington, Kentucky whistleblower lawyer Robert Abell at 859-254-7076.

Kentucky Whistleblower Act Applies to Cities

The Kentucky Whistleblower Act applies to cities and municipalities, according to a ruling of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit in Melvin Kindle, et al vs. City of Jeffersontown, Kentucky. The employees were represented by Lexington, Kentucky whistleblower lawyer Robert Abell.

Whistleblowers To Receive $19 MIllion

Whistleblowers will receive $19 million from a fraud settlement with University of Phoenix parent, the Apollo Group. Whistleblowers generally receive 15-25% of the amount recovered by the federal government in fraud cases under the False Claims Act.

Whistleblower Suits Rampant In Pharmaceutical Industry

Whistleblower suits this year alone have produced payments by pharmaceutical companies for fraudulent practices of more than $4.2 billion.  The suits have been filed under the federal False Claims Act, which allows the whistleblower to recover 15-25% of the money paid by the company.  This year has seen the following settlements in whistleblower cases:

• $1.4 billion against Eli Lilly for fraudulently and deceptively promoting unapproved uses of Zyprexa, an anti-psychotic drug
• $2.3 billion against Pfizer for illegally promoting use of several drugs including Bextra, Geodon, Zyvox and Lyrica
• $520 million against AstraZeneca for illegally marketing its anti-psychotic drug, Seroquel

More than 1,000 whistleblower cases are backlogged at the Department of Justice including 200 against pharmaceutical companies.

Source:  Cincinnati Enquirer

Lexington, Kentucky whistleblower lawyer Robert Abell represents individuals and employees in whistleblower cases and lawsuits.

 

Whistleblower To Receive $4.5 Million In Government Fraud Case

A whistleblower who blew the whistle on government contract fraud will receive $4.5 million as part of a settlement between the government and MPC Products Corp., a manufacturer and supplier of fighter jets, helicopters and other military systems.  The whistleblower, Joe Caputo, reported that he was ordered to falsify cost and price justifications so MPC could increase its profit margins on government contracts.  MPC will pay some $25 million as part of the settlement.

Source:  Washington Post

Lexington, Kentucky whistleblower lawyer Robert L. Abell represents whistleblowers in employment and government fraud cases.

Police Whistleblower Files Suit Over Reassignment - Whistleblower Lawyer

A police whistleblower who reported mishandling of evidence and other illegal activity in a strike force unit has filed a whistleblower suit claiming that he was retaliatated against.  Sgt. Kelly O'Rourke, a decorated police officer, claims that he was retaliated against a few weeks after reporting to supervisors mishandling of evidence and other failures to follow proper procedures in his strike force unit.  The FBI has an ongoing investigation of some of the strike force members.

Robert L. Abell, a lawyer in Lexington, Kentucky, represents whistleblowers. 

Source:  Minneapolis Star-Tribune

Nursing Whistleblower Awarded $450,000 - Kentucky Whistleblower Lawyer

A nursing student whistleblower who reported inadequate clinical training and was kicked out of school has been awarded $450,000 for her ordeal.  Sara Castle, a nursing student at Appalachian Technical College, reported to the college's administration that she and other nursing students were not getting the required 740 hours of clinical training.  She claimed she was dismissed from the college for this whistleblower report. 

Castle said her aim was to protect the public and make sure that nursing students got all their clinical training.

Robert L. Abell a Lexington, Kentucky lawye represents individuals in whistleblower lawsuits.

Source:  Atlanta Journal-Constitution

$1.3 Whistleblower Recovery - Kentucky Whistleblower Attorney

Whistleblowers are protected from retaliation. If you are a retaliation and have suffered or fear retaliation, contact whistleblower lawyer Robert L. Abell