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False Claims Lawsuit: Jury Awards Doctor $395k Against Knoxville Comprehensive Breast Center, Pllc

False Claims Lawsuit: Jury Awards Doctor $395k Against Knoxville Comprehensive Breast Center, Pllc

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Nishica Srivastava
October 11, 2024
False Claims Lawsuit: Jury Awards Doctor $395k Against Knoxville Comprehensive Breast Center, Pllc

Forsberg V. Knoxville Comprehensive Breast Center, Pllc

Case Background

On February 14, 2022, Dr. David Forsberg, a radiologist, filed a lawsuit against Knoxville Comprehensive Breast Center, PLLC where he worked under the False Claims Act. The case was filed in the United States District Court, Tennessee Eastern (Knoxville). The case was assigned to District Judge Katherine A Crytzer and referred to Magistrate Judge Debra C Poplin. [Case number: 3:22cv58]

Cause

David A. Forsberg, M.D., lived in Knoxville, Tennessee. The Knoxville Comprehensive Breast Center, PLLC, known as “KCBC,” was formed in 2000 and operated at 1400 Dowell Springs Boulevard. Andrew Gittschlag acted as its registered agent. Dr. Forsberg was a licensed Radiologist in Tennessee. Dr. Kamilia Kozlowski owned and served as CEO and Medical Director of KCBC. She had the authority to discipline employees. William Brock assisted her in managing security and compliance, also acting as an employee. Dr. Forsberg began working at KCBC in December 2013, demonstrating competence and suitability for the role. He was wrongfully terminated on March 12, 2021, a decision made by Dr. Kozlowski with input from Brock. At termination, Dr. Forsberg had an Employment Agreement with KCBC, which Defendant kept confidential. His Employment Agreement started around December 2, 2019

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breach of contract
wrongful termination
Retaliation
False Claims Act
libel
protected activity
retaliation
false claims act