United States v. Bruno's, Inc.

MEMORANDUM OPINION

ALBRITTON, Chief Judge.

I. INTRODUCTION

This is a qui tarn action under the False Claims Act, 31 U.S.C. § 3729 et seq. The action was originally filed under seal on December 8, 1998, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. § 3730(b)(2). On February 11, 1999, the United States of America filed a Notice of Election to Decline Intervention. The Complaint was then unsealed and the Relator was allowed to proceed.

In this action, the Plaintiff/Relator asserts that the Defendants, who operate pharmacies in the state of Alabama, defrauded the federal government by charging the Alabama Medicaid Agency a…