United States Ex Rel. Paranich v. Sorgnard

MEMORANDUM

CONNER, District Judge.

Presently before the court is defendant Irwin Leasing Corporation’s (“Irwin”) motion for summary judgment. (Doc. 125). This is a qui tam 1 action under the False Claims Act, 31 U.S.C. §§ 3729 et seq. (“the Act”). Qui tam plaintiff, 2 Steven Paranich (“Paranich”), contends that Irwin induced him to file false Medicare reimbursement claims for treatments using a medical device called the Matrix. Irwin denies any liability for plaintiffs Medicare claims, and asserts that, even if it is liable, Paranich is not a proper relator under the Act. Irwin also asserts via…