Representing successful relator-appellant in high-profile 7th Circuit case under the False Claims Act, relating to overcharges by a telecom carrier under a federal subsidy program benefiting local schools and libraries, U.S. ex rel. Heath v. Wisconsin Bell, No. 22-1515 (Aug. 2, 2023) (reversing summary judgment and remanding for trial).
Representing relators in FCA case against Kaiser Permanente asserting Medicare Advantage and Affordable Care Act fraud; the United States has partially intervened in this ongoing, consolidated matter.
Representing FCA relator asserting claims against regional hospital and physician group for Stark Law violations; litigated case to successful resolution after the government declined intervention.
Defending a national bank against UCC and tort claims arising from a $50 million-plus fraud perpetrated on the bank’s municipal account holder by its fiduciary.
Prosecuting and successfully resolving complex intercreditor claims on behalf of a national bank against co-lenders in a multi-tranche, commercial real estate loan facility.
Representing the owner of nuclear power plants in property tax hearings before the Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board and before county boards of review.
Securing emergency injunctions against deposed board member after lender client exercised its stock pledge and proxy rights in defaulted borrowers, ultimately resulting in payment in full to the client.
Achieving judgment in various contested intercreditor disputes involving substantial borrower assets.
Protecting successful trial court ruling in bank vs. bank litigation involving check fraud through argument and decision from the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.
Credentials
Education
Harvard Law School, J.D., 1995
– cum laude
Stanford University, B.A., 1992
– with honors
Admissions
Illinois
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit Special Admission
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Special Admission