Acting U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California Stephanie Yonekura said, “This settlement holds Rite Aid accountable for exerting undue influence on individuals when they make important healthcare decisions about where and when to fill prescriptions.”
The lawsuit was originally filed under the qui tam, or whistle-blower provisions, of the False Claims Act. Jack Chin, the whistle-blower in the case, will receive approximately $508,300 of the settlement, according to the report.
Although Rite Aid agreed to this settlement, there was no determination of liability in the case.
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