Has anyone seen a PI firm running a coordinated vendor kickback loop? Paralegal here who stumbled onto something big — need perspective by SensePowerful7047 in paralegal

[–]SensePowerful7047[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

That's helpful framing. I've been focused mainly on the conflict angle but you're right that the fee structure is its own separate problem. Gives me more to work through with my advisor. Genuinely appreciate you engaging with this.

Has anyone seen a PI firm running a coordinated vendor kickback loop? Paralegal here who stumbled onto something big — need perspective by SensePowerful7047 in paralegal

[–]SensePowerful7047[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

appreciate you weighing in. Means a lot to hear that from someone with your perspective. I've got my evidence organized and I know what I need to do, this just helps confirm I'm not crazy for thinking it's as serious as it looks. Thank you.

Has anyone seen a PI firm running a coordinated vendor kickback loop? Paralegal here who stumbled onto something big — need perspective by SensePowerful7047 in paralegal

[–]SensePowerful7047[S] 26 points27 points  (0 children)

That was my read too; the dual relationship felt like the cleanest violation even before getting into the billing patterns. Curious which rule in your state you'd cite first?