Dallas-headquartered optical lens company Essilor International and two subsidiaries have agreed to pay at least $22m to resolve allegations that the company violated anti-kickback laws, the US Department of Justice announced on 23 August.
Optical Lens Firm Settles Kickback Allegations
Essilor International is paying more than $16m to the US government and an additional $5m to the states to resolve allegations the company offered financial incentives to eye-care providers in exchange for sales.
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