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 electronic medical record (EMR) systems to induce referrals for pathology services. The company calibrated these donations based on expected referrals, directly violating healthcare compliance regulations. Over several years, Miraca Life Sciences unlawfully submitte