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On February 17, 2022, WMP filed a lawsuit in Kings County New York Supreme Court to recover tens of millions of dollars for patients victimized by CareCube’s illegal billing schemes related to the COVID pandemic.
CareCube has been systematically charging patients for bogus doctor visits they claim were needed before CareCube would administer a COVID-19 test. CareCube has also systematically charged patients for their COVID-19 tests upfront while falsely assuring customers that they will eventually receive reimbursement.
As the lawsuit details, while consumers waited in long lines for COVID-19 tests, CareCube’s revenue skyrocketed, and the company expanded across New York City. Dozens of unhappy customers complained in online forums, to legislative officials, and to reporters that they were charged for doctor visits that never happened and that CareCube broke its promise of free COVID testing. Meanwhile. CareCube has been growing under the aegis of a legitimate medical services provider.
“This suit will prove that CareCube engaged in a massive medical billing scheme throughout New York City,” says Steven L. Wittels, partner with WMP. “For example, our clients were told their COVID tests would be reimbursed by their health insurer, but CareCube billed one individual $225 for a fake doctor’s visit instead of the PCR tests she solely received. Even a quick review of consumer websites shows that CareCube fleeces consumers for fake consultations and pulls a bait-and-switch where CareCube tells patients at the last second that prices have increased or otherwise misbills consumers to increase the company’s profits. Many consumers reported that CareCube refused to provide receipts, which from CareCube’s perspective, is a simple way to hide illegal billing practices.”
The lawsuit seeks to recover money consumers paid for illusory doctors’ visits and other fraudulent billing practices in addition stopping CareCube’s illegal practices. The Plaintiffs’ legal team, Wittels McInturff Palikovic, have requested a jury trial.
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