Judge Seeks Remaining Issues After $43M Verdict Against Eyecare Firm In FCA Suit

Mealey's (March 8, 2023, 1:53 PM EST) -- ST. PAUL, Minn. — A Minnesota federal judge entered a text order directing parties to raise any remaining issues before entry of judgment after a six-week trial concluded with a jury returning a verdict of more than $43 million against an ophthalmic supply company and its owner for violations of the False Claims Act (FCA) and Anti-Kickback Statute related to kickbacks paid to eye surgeons to use the company’s products for cataract surgeries paid for by Medicare....