A common question we receive: can members of the military sue under the Federal Tort Claims Act ("FTCA")? Unfortunately, active-duty service members generally cannot sue under the FTCA. But, in 2019, Congress took steps to provide some help the servicemembers and their families through the passage of SFC Richard Stayskal Military Medical...
Who Leads Health Care Prosecutions?
Health care fraud prosecutions are led by three groups of prosecutors.
Most investigations will be handled by a local U.S. Attorney’s office. In U.S. Attorney’s offices across the country, each district has a designated health care fraud coordinator to handle criminal and civil investigations. Although they are based out...
How Do I File an FTCA Case?
Because the Federal Tort Claims Act ("FTCA") creates a different process than normal tort claims against a private party, those injured by the federal government should find an attorney with specialized experience and skills who can guide you through the various pitfalls to bringing a case. It is important to present a...
Opioid Diversion and Civil Enforcement
Over the past few years, government agencies and the Department of Justice have cracked down on medical professionals they suspect may be distributing controlled substances, particularly opioid diversion, outside of the parameters of the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”). Government enforcement efforts can include multi-agency task forces focusing on physician “pill mills,” pharmacists,...
Federal Tort Claims Act 101
This article, Federal Tort Claims Act 101, will give you the basics of this important tool to protect the rights of you and your family. The Federal Tort Claims Act ("FTCA") is the primary legal tool to hold the U.S. government responsible for negligence committed by its employees or agents.