J. Ronald Sim
Representative Qui Tam Actions and Other Non Criminal Litigation with the United
States
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U.S. ex rel McKinney v. Sundstrand Corporation. Represented a defense
contractor against claims by former executive that there was a pattern of
overbilling. The United States declined to take over the litigation and the case
went through discovery before a settlement was negotiated.
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An Oregon hospital that was raided by federal agents armed with subpoenas as a
result of a qui tam action. Ultimately the United States declined to intervene and
the case is being pursued by the relator.
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U.S. ex rel Eitel v. Air Train, Inc., et al. Local counsel with a substantial role for
Retired Partner
Emery Airfreight in a pro se action by a professional qui tam relator. The case
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involved contracts with the U.S. Postal Service. District Court granted Summary
Seattle, WA
Judgment just before trial. Eitel appealed and we participated in briefing the
(206) 386-7592 direct
case to the Ninth Circuit. The appeal was dismissed on respondents' motion.
(206) 386-7500 fax
U.S. ex rel Fox v. Northwest Nephrology, et al. Counsel for nephrologist
defendant in case brought by former employee (also a nephrologist) alleging that
the clinic systematically overbilled Medicare for treatment of hospitalized
dialysis patients. The case was finally settled after mediation.
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Represented a group of 12 Oregon hospitals in an investigation by the U.S.
Attorney's Office. False Claims Act litigation was threatened. The cases were
resolved for less than the government's initial single damages claim.
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Represented numerous physicians at the University of Washington Medical Center
who were important witnesses regarding the allegations of the qui tam relator.
The case settled with no financial contribution from any of our clients.
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Represented a client who plead guilty in a criminal defense contractor case. His
testimony was critical to a wrongful discharge case with qui tam implications
brought by a former subordinate.
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Has represented several individuals and businesses in disputes with the U.S.
Customs Service concerning import and export duties, forfeitures, and penalties.
ron.sim@stoel.com