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. ยง 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