Duke University

NC 2019 Physician Practices
DOJ False Claims Act Environmental Violation
Penalty
$112.5 million

Outcome

Duke University Agrees to Pay U.S. $112.5 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations Related to Scientific Research Misconduct

Details

Duke University — DOJ Enforcement (2019)

DOJ took enforcement action against Duke University in NC in 2019 involving false claims act, environmental violation violations in the Physician Practices sector.

Penalty: $112.5 million

Violation types: False Claims Act, Environmental Violation
Entity type: Physician Practice
Penalty type: Settlement
Location: NC

Source: DOJ Press Release — Duke University Agrees to Pay U.S. $112.5 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations Related to Scientific Research Misconduct

How Crucible Prevents This

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Source: DOJ Press Release — Duke University Agrees to Pay U.S. $112.5 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations Related to Scientific Research Misconduct

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