United States of America et al v. Chattanooga Hamilton County Hospital Authority et al
Case Number:
1:21-cv-00084
Court:
Nature of Suit:
Other Statutes: False Claims Act
Judge:
Firms
- Barrett Johnston
- Bass Berry
- Burns & Levinson
- Chambliss Bahner
- Evans Harrison
- Guttman Buschner
- Sims Funk
- Troutman Pepper
Government Agencies
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