9th Circ. Backs Rare FCA Theory In Huge Drug Prices Program

By Jeff Overley · March 17, 2026, 9:26 PM EDT

In a novel and potentially far-reaching decision, the Ninth Circuit on Tuesday revived a major hospital chain's False Claims Act suit accusing large pharmaceutical companies of massive overcharges in a prominent...

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Case Information

Case Title

United States of America et al v. AbbVie Inc. et al

Case Number

2:21-cv-04249

Court

California Central

Nature of Suit

Qui Tam (31 U.S.C. § 3729(a))

Date Filed

May 21, 2021


Case Title

Adventist Health System of West v. AbbVie Inc., et al.

Case Number

24-2180

Court

Appellate - 9th Circuit

Nature of Suit

Date Filed

April 08, 2024