United States ex rel. Erickson v. University of Washington Physicians

ORDER GRANTING THE SEATTLE TIMES’ MOTION TO INTERVENE AND UNSEAL COURT FILE

ROTHSTEIN, District Judge.

This matter comes before the court on The Seattle Times’ Motion to Intervene *1125and Unseal Court File. Having reviewed this motion, and all responsive filings, and, being fully advised, the court finds and concludes as follows:

On August 3, 1999, Plaintiff-Relator Mark F. Erickson filed a False Claims Act (“FCA”), 31 U.S.C. § 3729 et seq., action against University of Washington Physicians, Children’s University Medical Group, and Association of University Physicians (collectively, “defendants” or…