Spokane dermatologist agrees to pay $1.4 million to resolve claims of fraudulently obtaining COVID-19 funds

May 30, 2025 — The United States Attorney’s Office announced William Philip Werschler, of Spokane, Washington, along with his businesses Spokane Dermatology Clinic, Premier Clinical Research L.L.C., and 3rd and Sherman Plaza L.L.C., have agreed to pay $1,400,000 to resolve claims under the False Claims Act related to alleged misspending of funds intended to benefit struggling businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Read More