United States Of America, et al vs. Miraca Life Sciences, Inc.

Case Background

On September 13, 2020, Plaintiff United States of America, ex rel. Paul Dorsa, filed a retaliation lawsuit under the False Claims Act in the United States District Court, Tennessee Middle (Case number: 3:13cv1025). This case was assigned to Chief Judge William L. Campbell, Jr. and referred to Magistrate Judge Jeffery S. Frensley.

Cause

Relator Paul Dorsa filed a whistleblower retaliation case under the False Claims Act against Miraca Life Sciences, Inc. He alleged the company engaged in extensive Medicare fraud by violating the Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute. Miraca Life Sciences, a pathology laboratory services provider, offered illegal financial incentives to Medicare providers. These included free elec