News11/04/2011
Dr. Comfort and former CEO resolve historical healthcare claims
Merit Capital Partners →DOJ announced a $27 million civil settlement with Rikco International, doing business as Dr. Comfort, and former CEO Rickey Kanter over Medicare-related claims. A separate criminal plea concerned Kanter. The alleged 2004–2006 conduct partly preceded Merit’s February 2006 investment; its portfolio records an April 2011 exit. The source does not establish criminal liability or a settlement payment by Merit.