Attorneys and Counselors in Dallas, Texas

Justin Sumner Makes National News Representing Whistleblower in Medicaid Fraud Case

Justin Sumner represented a whistleblower in a Qui Tam case who alleged that fraudulent Medicaid claims were being made by a local medical imaging company. After the company agreed to a $3.5 million settlement with the state and federal governments, it was discovered that the imaging company president had made a sizable donation to the Texas attorney general. Justin was quoted extensively about the case in national media publications.

 Whistleblower’s attorney wants proof that Ken Paxton had no conflict over donor investigation

“We have an obligation to our client to make sure he was given a fair deal,” said Dallas-based attorney Justin Sumner. “I’m very curious where this case is going because I’m learning new information that’s amazing to me.”

 Texas attorney general accepted $100,000 gift while investigating company

“It seems like they investigated thoroughly. I didn’t notice any foul play,” Sumner said. 

  Texas AG Ken Paxton faces new investigation under bribery statute over $100K gift

“To learn that Ken Paxton had received a donation of that amount of money just before the settlement and the state settled for the insignificant amount that they did certainly would raise an eyebrow,” Sumner said. 

 Paxton took gift from head of firm his office was investigating
Justin Sumner, a Dallas-based attorney for the whistleblower who brought the lawsuit, said the state was involved in investigating Preferred Imaging. 
Ken Paxton investigated for accepting $100,000 gift
Justin Sumner, a Dallas lawyer for the whistleblower who sued Preferred Imaging, said that Paxton’s Medicaid fraud unit was part of the investigation.
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