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United States of America et al v. Everglades College, Inc.
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0:12-cv-60185
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April 21, 2016
Ex-Keiser Univ. Workers To Appeal Fee Award From FCA Row
Two former employees of Keiser University who brought a nearly $4 billion False Claims Act suit against the school ultimately resulting in it paying out less than $400,000 said Thursday they will appeal a Florida federal court's decision to award them attorneys' fees far below what they requested.
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December 15, 2014
Magistrate Suggests Slashing Attys' Fees In Keiser FCA Suit
A magistrate judge has recommended awarding just 5 percent of more than $1 million in attorneys' fees and expenses plaintiffs requested in a $4 billion False Claims Act suit against Keiser University that netted just $11,000 in damages, finding the claims "excessive" and "not reasonable."
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July 28, 2014
Keiser University Says FCA Standards Not Met In $4B Suit
Even if certain violations occurred, two whistleblowers' $4 billion False Claims Act lawsuit against Keiser University falls short, the Florida-based school argued in its post-trial brief filed Friday in federal court.
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June 04, 2014
Keiser U Dodges Sanctions, FCA Relators Dinged Instead
A Florida federal magistrate judge on Wednesday denied two plaintiffs' request to sanction Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based Keiser University for alleged "vexatious conduct" prior to trial in a False Claims Act suit, instead sanctioning the plaintiffs for breaching the confidentiality of mediation.
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May 21, 2014
Ex-Employees Claim Keiser Univ. Attempting To Obstruct Trial
A pair of plaintiffs who claim Keiser University illegally provided admissions officers with incentives for bulking up enrollment numbers asked a Florida federal court on Tuesday to sanction the school for what it called its "vexatious conduct" prior to trial.
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May 06, 2014
Both Parties Denied Relief In Florida College FCA Spat
A Florida federal judge on Monday denied competing summary judgment motions in a suit alleging Keiser University violated the False Claims Act by providing incentives to admissions officers who achieve high enrollment numbers.
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March 11, 2014
Ex-Admissions Workers Say College Can't Duck FCA Claims
Former employees of a Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based college targeting the school in a False Claims Act suit sought a quick win in Florida federal court Monday, saying the school's denial that it incentivized admissions counselors in violation of federal law doesn't stand up to the evidence.
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December 16, 2013
Cole Scott Dodges DQ In College False Claims Suit
A Florida federal judge on Friday refused to disqualify Cole Scott & Kissane PA as counsel for the former director of a college targeted in a False Claims Act whistleblower suit, saying the employee relators failed to show Cole Scott's simultaneous representation of the college creates an unwaivable conflict of interest.
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May 10, 2013
Florida College Loses Bid To Toss FCA Suit Over Recruiting
A federal judge on Thursday declined to toss a False Claims Act whistleblower suit accusing a Florida college of illegally providing incentive payments or bonuses to recruiters based on recruiting activities, finding the plaintiffs had adequately pled most of their claims.