GEICO hits Florida doctor, five clinics with $2.89 million PIP fraud suit

The 26 causes of action span federal RICO claims, Florida’s Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act, common law fraud, and unjust enrichment. GEICO is seeking compensatory damages, treble damages under RICO, punitive damages, attorneys’ fees, and a court declaration that the clinic defendants have no right to payment on any pending bills. The total alleged damages exceed $2,891,000.00, broken down as $1,048,000.00 tied to Primera Health, $719,000.00 to Health Clinic Rehabilitation Center, $391,000.00 to Tampa Healthcare, $124,000.00 to Allure Med, and $609,000.00 to Blue Sea Rehabilitation Center.