1. McLaughlin et al. v. Ekstensive Metal Works, Inc.: This ongoing class action lawsuit involves Ekstensive Metal Works employees claiming the company misclassified them as exempt from overtime pay, resulting in underpayments. Plaintiffs seek back pay, liquidated damages, and an injunction requiring future compliance with overtime laws.
2. United States ex rel. Rose v. Ekstensive Metal Works: This whistleblower lawsuit filed under the False Claims Act alleges Ekstensive inflated therapy services to maximize Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement, regardless of patient needs. If the government prevails, Rose may receive a financial reward, and Ekstensive could face significant financial penalties.
3. United States v. Ekstensive Metal Works, Civil Action No. 19-3277: The U.S. government accuses Ekstensive, in collaboration with partnered skilled nursing facilities, of a systemic scheme to defraud Medicare and Medicaid through unnecessary therapy billing practices. This suit seeks financial penalties and damages to the healthcare programs, potentially impacting both Ekstensive and its partner facilities.
| Complete Date | Case | Citation | Court | Short Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ongoing | McLaughlin et al. v. Ekstensive Metal Works, Inc. | – | Eastern District of Pennsylvania | Employees allege Ekstensive misclassified them as exempt from overtime, denying them proper compensation. |
| 2023-06-09 | United States ex rel. Rose v. Ekstensive Metal Works | 2023 WL 2309382 (E.D. Pa.) | Eastern District of Pennsylvania | Whistleblower lawsuit claiming fraudulent Medicare/Medicaid billing for unnecessary therapy services at Ekstensive facilities. |
| 2023-05-11 | United States v. Ekstensive Metal Works, Civ. Action No. 19-3277 | Casetext Citation | Eastern District of Pennsylvania | U.S. government alleges fraudulent Medicare/Medicaid billing with partnered facilities for unnecessary therapy services |
Important Note: This information is based on publicly available court records and may not be complete or accurate. For legal advice, please consult with an attorney.
