United States v. Krizek

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER

SPORKIN, District Judge.

On January 11, 1993, the United States filed this civil suit against George O. Krizek, M.D. and Blanka H. Krizek under the False Claims Act, 31 U.S.C. §§ 3729-3731, and at common law. The government brought the action against the Krizeks alleging false billing for Medicare and Medicaid patients. The five counts include claims for (1) “Knowingly Presenting a False or Fraudulent Claim”, 31 U.S.C. § 3729(a)(1); (2) “Knowingly Presenting a False or Fraudulent Record”, 31 U.S.C. § 3729(a)(2); (3) “Conspiracy to Defraud the Government”; (4)…