Posts by Frank Verderame
Examples of Qui Tam Whistleblower Healthcare Fraud Cases
The number of health care fraud cases under the False Claims Act (FCA) is increasing every year. A study conducted by Taxpayers Against Fraud (TAF), reported 62 cases of qui tam health care fraud in the years between 1987 and 1992, but that number spiked to 417 cases in 2011, 412 in 2012, and in…
Read MoreBeware, Drug Manufacturers – You May Actually Have to Face the People You Hurt
The Supreme Court of the United States may be best known for hearing cases that capture the attention and imagination of the American public, but that is not all they do. In fact, on October 2, 2017, the Supreme Court of the United States heard motions on a case that we have been paying close…
Read MoreTony Stewart Wrongful Death Suit Moves to Civil Litigation
Tony Stewart’s long embroiled wrongful death suit has taken a new turn as the NASCAR driver’s lawyers have asked the judge to dismiss the claims. The accident in question took place August 9th, 2014 and took the life of fellow driver Kevin Ward Jr. at the Motorsports Park in Canandaigua, NY. It isn’t often that…
Read MoreUber Self-Driving Car Crashes in Tempe
Plagued by recent criticisms, Uber had been pinning its economic hopes and dreams on their self-driving car systems in major cities. This plan came to a brief but crashing halt with the collision of a test car here in Arizona in late March 2016. A particularly graphic video of the accident, in which two other…
Read MoreTips on Social Media after an Injury
Being in a crash is traumatic, and seeking the support of friends and loved ones is completely normal. After you have surveyed the damage, treated your injuries and returned home, your first instinct may be to post about your experiences on social media. This is where people can get in trouble. Sharing too much information…
Read MoreRapper and Coachella Sued for Crowd Surfing Injury
A college woman is suing rapper A$AP Ferg and the Coachella Music and Arts Festival because of injuries she suffered while watching A$AP Ferg perform at the 2014 festival. The plaintiff, Libby Frankel, says in the suit that her head and neck were injured when A$AP Ferg leaped off the stage and landed on top…
Read MorePanera Sued After Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Peanut Butter Causes Allergic Reaction
The family of a six-year old Massachusetts girl is suing Panera after the restaurant’s employees caused the girl to become extremely ill by putting peanut butter on her grilled cheese sandwich. The girl has a severe peanut allergies, and her family twice made the restaurant aware of such when ordering the grilled cheese sandwich. The restaurant…
Read MoreNew York Legislature Considers New Medical Malpractice Bill
New York state lawmakers are considering a bill that would change the statute of limitations on medical malpractice cases, giving patients more time to file a medical malpractice suit. Currently, New York law states that victims of medical malpractice must file a lawsuit within 2 ½ years of the malpractice occurring. However, the bill would…
Read MoreKashi Company Recalls Granola Bars
Kashi Company announced this week that it is voluntarily recalling a variety of granola bars in the United States. The recall is due to sunflower seeds in the bars that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Read more about the product recall here. Frank VerderamePartner Frank Verderame is a seasoned trial attorney, who has dedicated his…
Read MoreMore Takata Air Bags Being Recalled
Eight more automakers have announced that they are recalling vehicles with defective Takata air bags. This round of recalls, following Takata’s announcement earlier this month that up to 40 million air bags will be declared defective by 2019, accounts for over 12 million air bags. Today’s recalls include Chrysler, Honda, Toyota, Mazda, Nissan, Subaru, Mitsubishi, and…
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