United States v. Amerigroup Illinois, Inc.

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER

COLE, United States Magistrate Judge.

INTRODUCTION

United States of America ex rel. Cleveland Tyson and the State of Illinois ex rel. Cleveland Tyson (the “plaintiffs”) filed this qui tam suit under the False Claims Act (“FCA”), 31 U.S.C. §§ 3729 et seq. and Illinois Whistleblower Reward and Protection Act (“Illinois Whistleblower Act”). 740 ILCS §§ 175/1 et seq. The FCA establishes civil penalties for any person who files “a false or fraudulent claim for payment or approval” by the United States. 31 U.S.C. § 3729(a)(1). The provisions of the Illinois Whistleblower…