Whistleblower

Federal Court Orders Johnson & Johnson Unit to Pay $1.64 Billion in Landmark Whistleblower HIV Drug Case

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Trenton, New Jersey – A federal judge has mandated Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen Pharmaceuticals unit to pay a hefty $1.64 billion for allegedly marketing two HIV medications, Prezista and Intelence, for unapproved uses. This order followed a recent jury verdict that found the company liable under whistleblower lawsuit claims. U.S. District Judge Zahid Quraishi ruled that Janssen violated the federal False Claims Act, leading to a direct $360 million fine. The company also faces civil fines amounting to $1.28 billion, which calculates to $8,000 for each of the 159,574 false claims submitted to government programs … Read more

Kansas City Manager Brian Platt Dismissed Amid Controversy and Litigation Threats After Whistleblower Lawsuit Loss

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Kansas City, Missouri – Amid swirling controversies and a significant legal judgment, Kansas City manager Brian Platt was unanimously dismissed by the city council after an extensive closed-session meeting. Platt, who had been previously suspended with pay, faced scrutiny following a whistleblower lawsuit that cost the city nearly $1 million and accrued damage to its reputation. The council’s decision came after long deliberations on Platt’s capacity to lead, which heightened after critiques that he fell short in communication and receptivity to critique. Mayor Quinton Lucas cited a lost confidence among city staff and elected officials … Read more

Family Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Boeing, Citing Employee Harassment Linked to Whistleblower Case

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Charleston, S.C. — The family of a former Boeing quality control manager, John Barnett, who ended his life after a prolonged legal and emotional battle with the company, has taken legal action against the aircraft manufacturer. The wrongful death lawsuit filed in Charleston asserts that relentless pressure and unethical demands from Boeing contributed to Barnett’s tragic decision. Barnett, who was associated with Boeing for over three decades until his retirement in 2017, succumbed to a self-inflicted gunshot wound on March 9, 2024. He was deeply engaged in a whistleblower lawsuit against the company, and according … Read more

U.S. Attorney in D.C. Investigates Rep. Vindman and Brother Over Ukraine Whistleblower Claims

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Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Washington, D.C., is reportedly setting its sights on notable figures connected to Ukraine-related whistleblowing—Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman and his brother, Yevgeny Vindman. This development emerges amidst ongoing discussions about whistleblower protections and accountability within government ranks. Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, a former National Security Council staffer, experienced a significant rise in public attention after his testimony during the impeachment hearings of former President Donald Trump. He reported concerns over a phone call in which Trump allegedly pressured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to investigate then-presidential candidate Joe Biden, … Read more