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UkFloral Company Pays $1.25 Million To Resolve False Claims Act Allegations Of Defrauding Unemployment Insurance Program During Covid-19 Pandemic
Baltimore, Maryland – Potomac Floral Wholesale, Inc. and Tsur “Jacob” Reiss have agreed to pay the United States and State of Maryland $1,250,000.00 to resolve allegations that they caused the submission of false unemployment insurance (UI) claims at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The settlement agreement was announced by Erek L. Barron, U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland; Troy W. Springer, Special Agent in Charge of the National Capital Region, U.S. Department of Labor – Office of Inspector General (DOL-OIG); and Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown.
The civil settlement also resolves claims filed under the whistleblower provision of the False Claims Act by Travis Gabriel in United States & State of Maryland ex rel. Travis Gabriel v. Potomac Floral Wholesale, Inc. & Tsur “Jacob” Reiss, Civ. No. TDC-21-0207 (D. Md). The False Claims Act permits private parties to file suit on behalf of the United States for false claims and obtain a portion of the recovery. As part of the civil resolution, Mr. Gabriel will receive $243,750.00.
The claims resolved by this settlement are allegations. The settlement is not an admission of liability by Potomac Floral or Tsur Reiss, nor a concession by the United States that its claims are not well founded.
U.S. Attorney Erek L. Barron praised the DOL-OIG for its work in the investigation. Mr. Barron thanked Assistant U.S. Attorney Matt Haven who handled the case.
For more information on the Maryland U.S. Attorney’s Office, its priorities, and resources available to report fraud, please visit www.justice.gov/usao-md and https://www.justice.gov/usao-md/report-fraud.
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Angelina Thompson
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(301) 344-4338
Potomac Floral Wholesale Inc
Potomac Floral Wholesale Inc. has been a leading supplier of fresh cut flowers, green and blooming plants, and tropical products in the Mid-Atlantic and Washington DC region since 1998. With a commitment to exceptional customer service and a mission to provide the broadest selection of high-quality floral products, their offerings include locally sourced and internationally imported flowers from renowned growers.
Specializing in wedding flowers, Potomac Floral Wholesale boasts exclusive distribution for top Ecuadorian rose farms and a vast selection of seasonal blooms such as sunflowers, peonies, and hydrangeas. Their knowledgeable staff and extensive inventory make them the ultimate destination for wholesale floral needs.
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First time checking out Potomac Floral Wholesale. I would suggest packing a sweatshirt or a light jacket as they keep the inside cold. They have a large variety of flowers and greenery. They do.
This is great place to buy flowers and greenery in bulk. Dress warm as it’s cold in the fresh cut flowers room. Staff are super helpful and prices are decent. There’s ample parking and boxes.
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I was so shocked & extremely excited that I found this flower wholesale market. I didn’t realize there was one in Silver Spring md. This is now my go-to place for my flowers, planets, vases.
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