U.S. Attorney announces $10.8M settlement with St. Peter’s Health, civil suit filed against Weiner

Phil Drake

The U.S. Attorney’s Office on Tuesday said it has reached a $10.8 million settlement with St. Peter’s Health to resolve an alleged violation of the False Claims Act and announced it has filed a civil suit against a former oncologist at the hospital for false health care claims and improper prescribing of controlled substances.

U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said in a news conference the issue is related to Dr. Thomas Weiner, an oncologist now embroiled in a wrongful termination suit with the hospital that is now in the Montana Supreme Court.

Weiner’s attorney, Deanne McClung of Denver-based Hall & Evans, offered comment: 

“While we do not generally comment on pending litigation, Dr. Weiner denied all wrongdoing and asserts that these proceedings are the result of ongoing employment litigation with St. Peter’s Hospital,” she said. “We are confident that when the evidence is presented, Dr. Weiner will be exonerated.” 

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The agreement between the federal government and St. Peter’s, signed Aug. 26, states St. Peter’s is to pay the settlement within 30 days.

St. Peter’s Health Chief Executive Officer Wade Johnson said it will be paid out of financial reserves. He said

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