What types of fraud can whistleblowers report in Kansas City?

Discovering that your employer is engaging in systemic fraud, tax evasion, or deceptive business practices can place you in an incredibly difficult position. You want to do the right thing and protect the public interest, but the fear of professional ruin, blacklisting, or immediate termination can feel paralyzing. If you are an

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DOJ Healthcare Fraud Settlement Highlights Continued Focus on False Claims Act Enforcement

The U.S. Department of Justice continues to prioritize healthcare fraud enforcement through the False Claims Act, pursuing cases involving alleged kickbacks, medically unnecessary services, and other conduct that may result in false claims being submitted to federal healthcare programs. Siro Smith Dickson is focused on representing whistleblowers in False Claims Act fraud

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Can I Bring a Workers’ Compensation Retaliation Claim Even If My Underlying Claim Was Denied?

Yes. Under Missouri law, a workers’ compensation retaliation claim is independent of whether your underlying benefits claim succeeded. What matters is that you exercised a protected right — and that your employer punished you for it. If you have questions about your situation, speaking with a Kansas City workers’ compensation retaliation attorney

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