Lisa O. Monaco
Recent News About Lisa O. Monaco
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California home health agency settles over false claims act allegations
Allstar Health Providers Inc., a home health agency based in California, and its owner, Maria Chua, have reached a settlement with the United States to pay $399,990. This resolves allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by receiving and retaining more than one Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan before December 31, 2020.
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Justice Department convenes interagency meeting on equity in artificial intelligence
The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division recently held a meeting to discuss the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and civil rights. This marks the fourth gathering of its kind by the division, coinciding with the upcoming one-year anniversary of President Biden’s Executive Order on AI development and use.
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Justice Department sues South Bend over alleged discriminatory police hiring practices
The Justice Department has initiated legal action against the City of South Bend, Indiana, accusing it of discriminatory practices in its police officer hiring process. The lawsuit claims that the South Bend Police Department's (SBPD) methods violate Title VII of the Civil Rights Act by employing a written examination that discriminates against Black applicants and a physical fitness test that disadvantages female applicants.
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New Jersey man admits guilt in Rutgers University Islamic center hate crime
A New Jersey resident has admitted guilt in a federal hate crime case involving the Center for Islamic Life at Rutgers University. The man, Jacob Beacher, confessed to breaking into the facility and causing damage during the Eid-al-Fitr holiday.
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Justice Department appoints three new assistant trustees
The Justice Department's Executive Office for U.S. Trustees has announced the appointment of three new Assistant U.S. Trustees in Missouri, Ohio, and Washington.
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Ohio man sentenced for involvement in monkey torture video distribution
An Ohio resident has been sentenced to 54 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for his role in a network that produced and distributed videos showing extreme violence against monkeys. Ronald P. Bedra, from Etna, was involved in creating and sharing these disturbing videos through encrypted chat applications. He conspired with others to finance individuals in Indonesia who carried out acts of torture on camera.
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Justice Department sues over alleged duty evasion on Chinese solar panel imports
The Justice Department has initiated a civil lawsuit against Paul Bakhoum, the former Vice President for Operations at Ecosolargy Inc., a California-based corporation. The lawsuit accuses Bakhoum of making false statements to customs officials to evade paying duties on Chinese-manufactured solar panels imported into the United States.
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TD Bank pleads guilty, agrees to $1.8 billion penalty for BSA violations
Today, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco announced that TD Bank has pleaded guilty to charges related to the Bank Secrecy Act and money laundering conspiracy violations. The bank will pay a $1.8 billion penalty, marking the largest penalty ever imposed under the Bank Secrecy Act.
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Teva settles $450M over false claims act violations involving kickbacks
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. and Teva Neuroscience Inc., collectively known as Teva, have agreed to a $450 million settlement to resolve allegations of violating the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) and the False Claims Act (FCA). The company, based in Parsippany, New Jersey, is recognized as the largest generic drug manufacturer in the United States. The settlement amount was determined based on Teva's financial capacity.
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Mizer represents U.S. at OECD roundtable on equal access to justice
Principal Deputy Associate Attorney General Benjamin C. Mizer represented the United States at the OECD Global Roundtable on Equal Access to Justice, held in Ottawa, Canada, on October 8-9. The roundtables serve as a platform for exchanging practices and sharing experiences to enhance access to justice for all, including individuals and businesses.
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Authorities warn against scams amid hurricanes
As another major hurricane approaches, the Justice Department, in collaboration with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), has issued a warning to consumers about potential fraud, price gouging, and collusive schemes during natural disasters.
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North Carolina doctor settles kickback allegations with $625K payment
Dr. Eric Troyer, a physician from Landis, North Carolina, and his medical practice, Troyer Medical Inc. P.C., have agreed to pay $625,000 to settle allegations of involvement in laboratory kickback schemes. The settlement includes $429,254 to the United States for alleged False Claims Act violations and an additional $195,746 to the State of North Carolina.
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Michigan man indicted for multimillion-dollar penny-stock scam involving Minerco Inc
A Michigan man has been indicted by a federal grand jury in the District of Columbia for allegedly defrauding investors in Minerco Inc., resulting in millions of dollars in losses. The indictment charges Bobby Shumake Japhia, also known as Robert Samuel Shumake Jr., Robert Japhia, and Shaman Bobby Shu, with securities fraud and obstruction.
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Eight indicted in $68 million Medicaid fraud involving New York adult day cares
An indictment has been unsealed in Brooklyn, New York, charging eight individuals with allegedly defrauding Medicaid of approximately $68 million. The scheme involved two social adult day care centers and a home health care financial intermediary that reportedly paid kickbacks and bribes for services not rendered.
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California firm halted after listeria outbreak linked to deaths
A federal court has issued an injunction against a California company, Rizo Lopez Foods Inc., following a listeria outbreak linked to multiple hospitalizations and two deaths. The injunction prevents the company from manufacturing and distributing adulterated food products.
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NH Learning Solutions settles $975K false claims suit over GI Bill benefits
The Justice Department has announced that NH Learning Solutions Corp. (NHLS) will pay $975,000 to settle allegations of submitting false claims for educational benefits under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008. The suit was filed in December 2022 in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.
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Dual citizen charged over alleged scheme violating US sanctions against Iran
Kambiz Eghbali, also known as Cameron Eghbali, was arrested in Los Angeles following an indictment that charges him and two Iranian nationals, Hamid Hajipour and Babak Bahizad, with violations of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), conspiracy to commit bank fraud, and conspiracy to commit money laundering. The arrest occurred after the indictment was unsealed. Bahizad and Hajipour remain at large.
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Justice Department resolves discriminatory hiring claims with Durham Fire Department
The Justice Department has reached a settlement with the City of Durham, North Carolina, to address claims that the city's fire department's hiring practices violate Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. The department alleges that the written test used by the Durham Fire Department (DFD) discriminates against Black candidates.
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Consent judgment reached over misuse allegations against Bob Dean Jr.'s nursing homes
Bob Dean Jr. and several companies he owned have agreed to an $8.2 million consent judgment to settle allegations of financial misconduct. The allegations claimed that they violated the National Housing Act of 1934 by misusing assets and income from four nursing homes in Louisiana before and after Hurricane Ida in August 2021. These nursing homes had loans insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA).
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Justice Department sues LA Fitness over alleged disability discrimination
The Justice Department has initiated legal action against Fitness International LLC, known as LA Fitness, alleging disability discrimination at its gym and fitness clubs. The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. It accuses LA Fitness of violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which mandates equal access to public accommodations, including gyms and fitness centers, for individuals with disabilities.