Eli Lilly Sues COGIC Pastor Over $200M Rebate Fraud

Eli Lilly is suing Reverend Jerry Maynard and others tied to the Church of God in Christ, accusing them of orchestrating a $200 million fraud by submitting fake rebates for diabetes drug Trulicity—medication allegedly never reaching patients. The scheme allegedly involved a pharmacy, DrugPlace, which had previously parted ways with Eli Lilly over similar concerns, but resumed rebates in 2020 using hidden intermediaries. Maynard denies any role, claiming his only past involvement was referring DrugPlace to a law firm two decades ago. His father, Bishop Jerry Maynard Sr., and sister, Misha Maynard, are also named. The lawsuit, filed in Florida, targets COGIC leaders including Elder Readus C. Smith, though the denomination itself isn’t a defendant. DrugPlace’s Nashville office has shut down, and the case remains active as Eli Lilly seeks to recover millions in lost rebates. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/be71abda20e5c18d