DaVita Announces Woodard Qui Tam Settlement

DaVita Inc. DVA today announced that it has reached an agreement in principle regarding all claims arising out of the previously disclosed litigation filed in 2002 in the U.S. District Court in the Eastern District of Texas. DaVita anticipates making repayments in the amount of $55 million plus attorneys fees as part of the settlement. The government thoroughly investigated allegations raised by a sole individual regarding the company's Epogen practices over a 10-year period and the government never intervened or filed any claims against DaVita. However, the individual was able to pursue the claims on his own.