Kickback

Johnson & Johnson appeal denied, kickback case moves on in federal court

March 02, 2011

A federal judge has declined to dismiss a U.S. Justice Department lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson. The healthcare giant now will have to defend itself in court against allegations that it paid illegal kickbacks to influence sale of antipsychotics to nursing home residents.

Nursing home providers agree to $14 million settlement in kickback case

March 02, 2010

Mariner Health Care Inc. and SavaSenior Care have agreed to pay $14 million to the U.S. in the latest development in the Omnicare pharmacy kickback scandal, according to new reports.

Department of Justice files suit against Johnson & Johnson in connection with kickback scheme with Omnicare

January 19, 2010

The U.S. Department of Justice on Friday filed a lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson for its alleged role in a kickback scheme with Omnicare, the nation's largest long-term care pharmacy chain.

Omnicare to pay $98 million settlement in kickback scheme; separate complaint filed against Mariner, SavaSenior Care nursing home chains

November 05, 2009

Long-term care pharmacy giant Omnicare has agreed to pay a $98 million settlement in connection with allegations it engaged in an illegal kickback scheme with drug maker Ivax, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Tuesday.

Harborside Healthcare to pay $1.4 million settlement in kickback lawsuit

October 12, 2009

Harborside Healthcare has agreed to pay $1.375 million to the United States to settle a lawsuit alleging that the company received kickbacks through a durable medical equipment scam, the Department of Justice announced Thursday.