Wastech fka WTCH

[ST James]

Bill,

The top 100 recoveries brought in a total of $8.2 billion -- more than 65 percent of the $12 billion recovered in total under the "XXX XXXX Act" since it was amended in 1986.

The top two settlements were with HCA, the Tennessee based health care corporation -- for $731 million in December 2000 and for $631 million in June 2003.

Rounding out the top five settlements were TAP Pharmaceuticals for $559 million in October 2001, Abbott Labs for $400 million in July 2003, and Fresenius Medical Care for $385 million in January 2000.

Whistleblowers are entitled to 15 percent to 25 percent of the funds the government recovers as a result of the lawsuit when the government joins the case.

But, you'll have to get in line behind me. LOL

The answers to your other two questions are: Yes and Yes.