Narconon of Georgia Timeline

Here is a timeline of events detailing the Channel 2 Action News investigation into Narconon Georgia which started in October 2012.

October 2012

• Channel 2 Investigation exposes Narconon of Georgia advertising as a RESIDENTIAL facility despite OUTPATIENT license

• Whistleblower admits altering Narconon letterhead to pose as an INPATIENT facility

• Georgia Department of Community Health opens NEW investigation and cites Category 1 Violations of imminent and serious threat

December 2012

• Georgia Department of Community Health sends notice of intent to revoke license

• Narconon of Georgia appeals state revocation effort

January 2013

• Narconon of Georgia settles civil racketeering lawsuit for undisclosed amount after patient death featured in our October stories

• Channel 2 Investigation uncovers allegations of insurance fraud; Narconon billed $166,000 after a family paid in full

• Narconon of Georgia founder and Executive Director, Mary Rieser, resigns

• Georgia Insurance Commissioner launches criminal insurance fraud investigation

April 2013

• Insurance Fraud investigators execute search warrants at Narconon of Georgia

• Gwinnett District Attorney opens a criminal investigation

May 2013

• Channel 2 Investigation exposes patient allegations of Credit Card Fraud

June 2013

• Class Action Lawsuit alleging fraud filed on behalf of all current and former patients

September 2013

• Narconon of Georgia insurer moves to drop coverage citing fraud

• Narconon of Georgia dismisses appeal of state license revocation

• Narconon of Georgia shuts down

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