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Consequently, because no claims have been asserted, no liabilities have been recorded for these obligations on our balance sheets for any of the periods presented.
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−Removed: In connection with the spin-off transaction, certain landlords required, in exchange for their consent to the transaction, that our lease guarantees remain in place for a certain period of time following the spin-off.
+Added: In connection with the Spin-Off, certain landlords required, in exchange for their consent to the transaction, that our lease guarantees remain in place for a certain period of time following the Spin-Off.
These guarantees could result in significant additional liabilities and obligations for us if Pennant were to default on their obligations under their leases with respect to these properties.
+Added: Department of Justice Civil Investigative Demand — On May 31, 2018, we received a CID from the U.S.
+Added: Department of Justice stating that it was investigating to determine whether there had been a violation of the False Claims Act and/or the Anti-Kickback Statute with respect to the relationships between certain of our independently operated skilled nursing facilities and persons who serve or have served as medical directors, advisory board participants or other potential referral sources.
+Added: The CID covered the period from October 3, 2013 through 2018, and was limited in scope to ten of our Southern California independent operating entities.
+Added: In October 2018, the Department of Justice made an additional request for information covering the period of January 1, 2011 through 2018, relating to the same topic.
+Added: As a general matter, our independent operating entities have established and maintain policies and procedures to promote compliance with the False Claims Act, the Anti-Kickback Statute, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
+Added: We have fully cooperated with the U.S.
+Added: Department of Justice and promptly responded to its requests for information;
+Added: in April 2020, we were advised that the U.S.
+Added: Department of Justice declined to intervene in any subsequent action filed by a relator in connection with the subject matter of this investigation.
Litigation — We and our independent operating entities are party to various legal actions and administrative proceedings, and are subject to various claims arising in the ordinary course of business, including claims that services provided to patients by our independent operating entities have resulted in injury or death, and claims related to employment and commercial matters.
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House of Representatives Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis launched a nation-wide investigation into the COVID-19 pandemic, which included the impact of the coronavirus on residents and employees in nursing homes.
−Removed: In June 2020, the Company received a document and information request from the House Select Subcommittee.
−Removed: The Company is cooperating in responding to this inquiry.
+Added: In June 2020, we and our independent operating subsidiaries received a document and information request from the House Select Subcommittee.
+Added: We and our independent operating subsidiaries have cooperated in responding to this inquiry.
+Added: In July 2022, we and our independent operating subsidiaries received a follow up request for additional documents and information.
+Added: We and our independent operating subsidiaries are cooperating in responding to this inquiry.
However, it is not possible to predict the ultimate outcome of any such investigation, or whether and what other investigations or regulatory responses may result from the investigation, which could have a material adverse effect on our reputation, business, financial condition and results of operations.
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For example, and despite the decision of the U.S.
−Removed: Department of Justice to decline to participate in litigation based on the subject matter of its previously issued Civil Investigative Demand, the involved qui tam relator is continuing on with the lawsuit and pursuing claims that one or more of the Company's independent operating entities have allegedly violated the False Claims Act and/or the Anti-Kickback Statute.
+Added: Department of Justice to decline to participate in litigation based on the subject matter of its previously issued Civil Investigative Demand, the involved qui tam relator is continuing on with the lawsuit and pursuing claims that one or more of the Company's independent operating entities have allegedly violated the False Claims Act and/or the AKS.
In addition to the Federal False Claims Act, some states, including California, Arizona and Texas, have enacted similar whistleblower and false claims laws and regulations.
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As such, we and our independent operating subsidiaries could face increased scrutiny, potential liability, and legal expenses and costs based on claims under state false claims acts in markets where our independent operating subsidiaries do business.
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In May 2009, Congress passed the FERA which made significant changes to the Federal False Claims Act (FCA) and expanded the types of activities subject to prosecution and whistleblower liability.
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We anticipate that these Reviews could increase in frequency in the future.
−Removed: As of March 31, 2022 and since, 19 of our independent operating subsidiaries had Reviews scheduled, on appeal, or in a dispute resolution process.
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+Added: As of June 30, 2022 and since, 22 of our independent operating subsidiaries had Reviews scheduled, on appeal, or in a dispute resolution process.
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