fraudulent claim in Illinois

14 Illinois opinions name it 2 courts 1948–2025 2 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Illinois courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (8)

Case	Followed	Cited
United States of America, Ex Rel. Edward T. Augustine v. Century Health Services, Inc.green ca6 · 2002 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007 2 sentences 2007Augustine v. Century Health Services, Inc., 289 F.3d 409, 415 (6th Cir. 2002), which held that "a false implied certification may constitute a false or fraudulent claim even if the claim was not expressly false when it was filed." The State further relies on Pickens v. Kanawha River Towing, 916 F.Supp. 702 (S.D. 2007Augustine v. Century Health Services, Inc., 289 F.3d 409, 415 (6th Cir. 2002), which held that “a false implied certification may constitute a false or fraudulent claim even if the claim was not expressly false when it was filed.” The State further relies on Pickens v. Kanawha River Towing, 916 F. Supp. 702 (S.D.	2	2
Benson v. Staffordgreen illappct · 2010 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012 2 sentences 2012Cf. Benson v. Stafford, 407 Ill. 2012Cf. Benson v. Stafford, 407 Ill.	1	2
People v. Sharpegreen ill · 2005 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019 1 sentence 2019Abdullah later filed a pro se “Supplemental Argument,” contending the imposition of consecutive 3 On October 6, 2005, this court filed People v. Sharpe, 216 Ill. 2d 481, 519 (2005), overruling Morgan, 203 Ill. 2d 470 , and reviving the firearm enhancements for attempted first degree murder. 4 Again, we note that although the record gave his name as Abdullah Muhammad, he represents himself as Muhammad Abdullah. -3- sentences deprived him of due process, as well as a “motion for ‘Additional § 2- 1401 Relief from Void Judgment,’ ” contending that a fraudulent instruction was given to the jury. ¶9	1	1
Diane C. CARTER v. COMMONWEALTH of Virginiagreen vactapp · 1997 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998 2 sentences 1998App. 3d 411, 413-14 (1989)); the filing of a fraudulent claim for federal Social Security benefits (Commonwealth v. Morris, 394 Pa. Super. 185, 190-92 , 575 A.2d 582, 584-86 (1990)); the forging of federal income tax documents (State v. Radzvilowicz, 47 Conn. App. 1, 32-42 , 703 A.2d 767, 784-89 (1997)); the counterfeiting of United States’ currency (State v. McMurry, 184 Ariz. 447, 449 , 909 P.2d 1084, 1086-87 (App. 1995)); the unauthorized reception of cable television (Carter v. Commonwealth, 25 Va. App. 721, 725-26 , 492 S.E.2d 480, 481-82 (1997)); or the submission of false medicaid claim 1998App. 3d 411, 413-14 (1989)); the filing of a fraudulent claim for federal Social Security benefits (Commonwealth v. Morris, 394 Pa. Super. 185, 190-92 , 575 A.2d 582, 584-86 (1990)); the forging of federal income tax documents (State v. Radzvilowicz, 47 Conn. App. 1, 32-42 , 703 A.2d 767, 784-89 (1997)); the counterfeiting of United States’ currency (State v. McMurry, 184 Ariz. 447, 449 , 909 P.2d 1084, 1086-87 (App. 1995)); the unauthorized reception of cable television (Carter v. Commonwealth, 25 Va. App. 721, 725-26 , 492 S.E.2d 480, 481-82 (1997)); or the submission of false medicaid claim	1	1
State v. Radzvilowiczgreen connappct · 1997 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998 2 sentences 1998App. 3d 411, 413-14 (1989)); the filing of a fraudulent claim for federal Social Security benefits (Commonwealth v. Morris, 394 Pa. Super. 185, 190-92 , 575 A.2d 582, 584-86 (1990)); the forging of federal income tax documents (State v. Radzvilowicz, 47 Conn. App. 1, 32-42 , 703 A.2d 767, 784-89 (1997)); the counterfeiting of United States’ currency (State v. McMurry, 184 Ariz. 447, 449 , 909 P.2d 1084, 1086-87 (App. 1995)); the unauthorized reception of cable television (Carter v. Commonwealth, 25 Va. App. 721, 725-26 , 492 S.E.2d 480, 481-82 (1997)); or the submission of false medicaid claim 1998App. 3d 411, 413-14 (1989)); the filing of a fraudulent claim for federal Social Security benefits (Commonwealth v. Morris, 394 Pa. Super. 185, 190-92 , 575 A.2d 582, 584-86 (1990)); the forging of federal income tax documents (State v. Radzvilowicz, 47 Conn. App. 1, 32-42 , 703 A.2d 767, 784-89 (1997)); the counterfeiting of United States’ currency (State v. McMurry, 184 Ariz. 447, 449 , 909 P.2d 1084, 1086-87 (App. 1995)); the unauthorized reception of cable television (Carter v. Commonwealth, 25 Va. App. 721, 725-26 , 492 S.E.2d 480, 481-82 (1997)); or the submission of false medicaid claim	1	1
Commonwealth v. Morrisgreen pa · 1990 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998 2 sentences 1998App. 3d 411, 413-14 (1989)); the filing of a fraudulent claim for federal Social Security benefits (Commonwealth v. Morris, 394 Pa. Super. 185, 190-92 , 575 A.2d 582, 584-86 (1990)); the forging of federal income tax documents (State v. Radzvilowicz, 47 Conn. App. 1, 32-42 , 703 A.2d 767, 784-89 (1997)); the counterfeiting of United States’ currency (State v. McMurry, 184 Ariz. 447, 449 , 909 P.2d 1084, 1086-87 (App. 1995)); the unauthorized reception of cable television (Carter v. Commonwealth, 25 Va. App. 721, 725-26 , 492 S.E.2d 480, 481-82 (1997)); or the submission of false medicaid claim 1998App. 3d 411, 413-14 (1989)); the filing of a fraudulent claim for federal Social Security benefits (Commonwealth v. Morris, 394 Pa. Super. 185, 190-92 , 575 A.2d 582, 584-86 (1990)); the forging of federal income tax documents (State v. Radzvilowicz, 47 Conn. App. 1, 32-42 , 703 A.2d 767, 784-89 (1997)); the counterfeiting of United States’ currency (State v. McMurry, 184 Ariz. 447, 449 , 909 P.2d 1084, 1086-87 (App. 1995)); the unauthorized reception of cable television (Carter v. Commonwealth, 25 Va. App. 721, 725-26 , 492 S.E.2d 480, 481-82 (1997)); or the submission of false medicaid claim	1	1
State v. Quinngreen washctapp · 1986 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998 2 sentences 1998App. 3d 411, 413-14 (1989)); the filing of a fraudulent claim for federal Social Security benefits (Commonwealth v. Morris, 394 Pa. Super. 185, 190-92 , 575 A.2d 582, 584-86 (1990)); the forging of federal income tax documents (State v. Radzvilowicz, 47 Conn. App. 1, 32-42 , 703 A.2d 767, 784-89 (1997)); the counterfeiting of United States’ currency (State v. McMurry, 184 Ariz. 447, 449 , 909 P.2d 1084, 1086-87 (App. 1995)); the unauthorized reception of cable television (Carter v. Commonwealth, 25 Va. App. 721, 725-26 , 492 S.E.2d 480, 481-82 (1997)); or the submission of false medicaid claim 1998App. 3d 411, 413-14 (1989)); the filing of a fraudulent claim for federal Social Security benefits (Commonwealth v. Morris, 394 Pa. Super. 185, 190-92 , 575 A.2d 582, 584-86 (1990)); the forging of federal income tax documents (State v. Radzvilowicz, 47 Conn. App. 1, 32-42 , 703 A.2d 767, 784-89 (1997)); the counterfeiting of United States’ currency (State v. McMurry, 184 Ariz. 447, 449 , 909 P.2d 1084, 1086-87 (App. 1995)); the unauthorized reception of cable television (Carter v. Commonwealth, 25 Va. App. 721, 725-26 , 492 S.E.2d 480, 481-82 (1997)); or the submission of false medicaid claim	1	1
State v. McMurrygreen arizctapp · 1995 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998 2 sentences 1998App. 3d 411, 413-14 (1989)); the filing of a fraudulent claim for federal Social Security benefits (Commonwealth v. Morris, 394 Pa. Super. 185, 190-92 , 575 A.2d 582, 584-86 (1990)); the forging of federal income tax documents (State v. Radzvilowicz, 47 Conn. App. 1, 32-42 , 703 A.2d 767, 784-89 (1997)); the counterfeiting of United States’ currency (State v. McMurry, 184 Ariz. 447, 449 , 909 P.2d 1084, 1086-87 (App. 1995)); the unauthorized reception of cable television (Carter v. Commonwealth, 25 Va. App. 721, 725-26 , 492 S.E.2d 480, 481-82 (1997)); or the submission of false medicaid claim 1998App. 3d 411, 413-14 (1989)); the filing of a fraudulent claim for federal Social Security benefits (Commonwealth v. Morris, 394 Pa. Super. 185, 190-92 , 575 A.2d 582, 584-86 (1990)); the forging of federal income tax documents (State v. Radzvilowicz, 47 Conn. App. 1, 32-42 , 703 A.2d 767, 784-89 (1997)); the counterfeiting of United States’ currency (State v. McMurry, 184 Ariz. 447, 449 , 909 P.2d 1084, 1086-87 (App. 1995)); the unauthorized reception of cable television (Carter v. Commonwealth, 25 Va. App. 721, 725-26 , 492 S.E.2d 480, 481-82 (1997)); or the submission of false medicaid claim	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

Case	Negative	Cited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Illinois. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (9)

Case	Cited	Years
Scachitti v. UBS Financial Services green ill · 2005 2 sentences 2020The False Claims Act imposes civil liability upon “ ‘[a]ny person’ who, inter alia, ‘knowingly presents, or causes to be presented, to an officer or employee of the State * a false or fraudulent claim for payment or approval.’ ” Scachitti, 215 Ill. 2d at 504 (quoting 740 ILCS 175/3(a)(1) (West 2002)). 2020The False Claims Act imposes civil liability upon “ ‘[a]ny person’ who, inter alia, ‘knowingly presents, or causes to be presented, to an officer or employee of the State * a false or fraudulent claim for payment or approval.’ ” Scachitti, 215 Ill. 2d at 504 (quoting 740 ILCS 175/3(a)(1) (West 2002)).	2	2020–2020
Pickens v. Kanawha River Towing green ohsd · 1996 2 sentences 2007Augustine v. Century Health Services, Inc., 289 F.3d 409, 415 (6th Cir. 2002), which held that "a false implied certification may constitute a false or fraudulent claim even if the claim was not expressly false when it was filed." The State further relies on Pickens v. Kanawha River Towing, 916 F.Supp. 702 (S.D. 2007Augustine v. Century Health Services, Inc., 289 F.3d 409, 415 (6th Cir. 2002), which held that “a false implied certification may constitute a false or fraudulent claim even if the claim was not expressly false when it was filed.” The State further relies on Pickens v. Kanawha River Towing, 916 F. Supp. 702 (S.D.	2	2007–2007
Chicago Housing Authority v. Stewart green ill · 1968 1 sentence 2025However, “[a]n action is not retaliatory if the landlord can prove a legitimate, non-retaliatory basis for the action; or the landlord began the action before the tenant engaged in the protected activity.” Id. ¶ 31 Defendants’ assertion that plaintiff’s eviction was based on a fraudulent claim of unpaid rent does not constitute an improper act of landlord retaliation.	1	2025–2025
Toby T. Watson v. Jennifer King-Vassel green ca7 · 2013 1 sentence 2023Id. at 713 .	1	2023–2023
Township of Jubilee v. State of Illinois green ill · 2011 1 sentence 2019Township of Jubilee v. State of Illinois, 2011 IL 111447 , ¶ 36. ¶ 10 The False Claims Act provides that “any person” is liable to the State if that person knowingly presents a false or fraudulent claim to the State. 740 ILCS 175/3(a)(1) (West 2014).	1	2019–2019
People v. Morgan red ill · 2003 1 sentence 2019Abdullah later filed a pro se “Supplemental Argument,” contending the imposition of consecutive 3 On October 6, 2005, this court filed People v. Sharpe, 216 Ill. 2d 481, 519 (2005), overruling Morgan, 203 Ill. 2d 470 , and reviving the firearm enhancements for attempted first degree murder. 4 Again, we note that although the record gave his name as Abdullah Muhammad, he represents himself as Muhammad Abdullah. -3- sentences deprived him of due process, as well as a “motion for ‘Additional § 2- 1401 Relief from Void Judgment,’ ” contending that a fraudulent instruction was given to the jury. ¶9	1	2019–2019
Scanlan v. Maryland Casualty Insurance green illappct · 1990 1 sentence 1991Furthermore, the plaintiff in Scanlan also asserted that recent Illinois decisions “relax the physical-contact requirement whenever there is no likelihood that the insured has concocted the existence of a ‘phantom’ hit-and-run driver to obtain a fraudulent recovery.” (Scanlan, 203 Ill.	1	1991–1991
People v. Polenik green ill · 1950 2 sentences 1981(People v. Polenick (1950), 407 Ill. 337 , 95 N.E.2d 414 .) A criminal defendant’s guilt or innocence is to be determined upon the evidence presented at trial, not upon the prosecutor’s attacks on defense counsel. 1981(People v. Polenick (1950), 407 Ill. 337 , 95 N.E.2d 414 .) A criminal defendant’s guilt or innocence is to be determined upon the evidence presented at trial, not upon the prosecutor’s attacks on defense counsel.	1	1981–1981
Chandler v. White neutral ill · 1877 1 sentence 1948As pointed out in Chandler v. White, 84 Ill. 435 , the law does not require that the owner of land shall, within any particular period, commence proceedings in law or in equity, against a forger of title to his land, to vindicate his good title against the fraudulent claim of the forger or one claiming under him, but rather, he may bide his time and trust to the strength of his title.	1	1948–1948

Statutes the citing opinions construe

IL § 740 ILCS 175/3 (6) IL § 740 ILCS 175/4 (5) IL § 740 ILCS 175/1 (4) IL § 35 ILCS 105/1 (3) IL § 35 ILCS 120/1 (3) USC § 31u.s.c.3729 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

CA 56 (1904–2026) TX 16 (1988–2023) NY 16 (1921–2025) MI 14 (1948–2023) IL 14 (1948–2025) WA 11 (1995–2024) NM 10 (1977–2019) PA 9 (1936–2015) NJ 8 (1957–2019) WI 7 (1981–2025) AL 6 (1949–2004) NC 6 (1931–2021) MA 6 (1911–2018) FL 5 (1980–2013) OH 5 (1905–2017) MD 5 (1945–1995) CT 4 (1986–2003) MN 4 (1965–2018) UT 3 (1986–2022) VT 3 (1883–2005) LA 3 (1916–1964) IN 3 (1910–2002) VA 3 (2004–2025) MT 3 (1963–2006) OR 3 (1942–2022) MO 3 (1897–1952) OK 3 (1922–1997)

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