Justice Department Secures Settlement in Covid Relief Fraud Case Following Whistleblower Complaint From Dr. Herbert Remidez
TAMPA, FL, July 28, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Hoyer Law Group, PLLC is honored to have represented Dr. Herbert Remidez, whose whistleblower case led to an $8.1 million settlement resolving allegations that federal pandemic relief funds were improperly used in violation of the False Claims Act. The Department of Justice announced the settlement on July 15, 2025, returning substantial taxpayer funds to the U.S. Treasury.
The case, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, alleged that certifications submitted under the Treasury Department's Payroll Support Program (PSP) were inaccurate and failed to disclose known breaches. The PSP was established under the CARES Act to provide critical financial relief to the airline industry during the COVID-19 pandemic, subject to specific limitations and reporting obligations.
"This result reflects exactly what the False Claims Act was designed to achieve," said Dave Scher, a partner at Hoyer Law Group. "It is an honor and a privilege for our firm to represent Dr. Remidez. His commitment to integrity and accountability ensured that taxpayer dollars were protected. We are deeply grateful for the hard work and professionalism shown by the Department of Justice in achieving this resolution."
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