Precision Lens Wins $270 Million Reduction in False Claims Suit

Cameron-Ehlen Group Inc., which does business as Precision Lens, and its owner Paul Ehlen convinced a court to reduce its liability in a kickback suit from $487 million to $216.7 million.

A Minnesota jury in February 2023 found that the defendants violated the False Claims Act from 2006-2015 by causing the submission of 64,575 false claims—that were tainted by kickbacks—to Medicare for reimbursement. It found that Precision Lens and its owner were responsible for over ...