Nicole Rodriguez Van Dyk

Currently defending American healthcare company Optum, Inc. in an insulin pricing enforcement action concerning allegations that the company artificially raised the price of analog insulin, particularly to "those who are uninsured or have high-deductible insurance plans."

Achieved the dismissal of all claims against leading cosmetics manufacturer Intercos America, Inc. in a case asserting claims under Prop 65. 

Defending luxury cosmetics brand Natasha Denona Makeup LLC in a case asserting claims under Prop 65.

Secured a non-custodial sentence for a former pharmacy owner in a long-running federal healthcare fraud case with alleged loss amounts as high as $60 million.

Represented a major league sports team in relation to multiple high-profile investigations and civil claims alleging negligent hiring and supervision.

Represented a British aerospace company in internal investigations and counseling matters relating to false claims allegations.

Achieved dismissal of federal criminal complaint charging executive with participating in government contracting fraud scheme.

Achieved complete dismissal of civil complaint alleging company executive engaged in fraud, misrepresentations, and civil conspiracy in connection with government contracts, and dismissal of all fraud and misrepresentation counts against the company.

Achieved dismissal of 26 felony counts on behalf of employee of construction firm charged with wage theft and fraud.

Won dismissal of 24 charges in a high profile grand jury indictment described by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office as the largest health care fraud in California history. Twenty-one of the now-dismissed counts carried a potential life sentence.

Obtained dismissal of 89 out of 90 counts, including counts of insurance fraud and involuntary manslaughter, on behalf of a client accused of allegedly masterminding a $100 million medical workers’ compensation fraud scheme. After obtaining an order from the California Supreme Court requiring the review of the Orange County District Attorney’s grand jury practices, the Court of Appeal granted a writ petition, resulting in the Court dismissing all but one count.

Represented a physician accused of accepting kickbacks and falsifying billing records in a federal health care fraud investigation. The client was granted immunity as a result of Nicole’s efforts.

Achieved dismissal of claims brought against the Chairman and CEO of a health care company in a civil case involving alleged improper billing, unfair competition, and fraud.

Obtained complete dismissal of a federal action seeking contribution from an international law firm under Section 18(b) of the Securities Act of 1934.

• Contributor, “California: An Introduction to Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations,” Chambers and Partners USA, May 2021
• Co-Author, “Strategic Compliance: The Benefit of a Results-Oriented Approach to Corporate Compliance Programmes,” Fraud & White Collar Crime 2020 Expert Guide, Corporate LiveWire, October 2020