Brius Healthcare
We are investigating Brius Healthcare for allegedly attempting to conceal critical reviews and adverse news from Google by improperly submitting copyright takedown notices. This includes potential violations such as impersonation, fraud, and perjury.
PARTIES INVOLVED : Brius Healthcare
ALLEGATIONS : Perjury, Fraud, Impersonation
INCIDENT DATE : 01 May 2022
INVESTIGATED BY : Ethan Katz
TOOLS USED : Lumen, SecurityTrails
CASE NO : 6583/A/2025
CRIME TYPE : Intellectual Property Scam
PUBLISHED ON : 16 Mar 2025
Due Diligence
Is This About You?
What We Are Investigating?
Our firm is launching a comprehensive investigation into Brius Healthcare over allegations that it has been suppressing critical reviews and unfavorable Google search results by fraudulently misusing DMCA takedown notices. These actions, if proven, could constitute serious legal violations—including impersonation, fraud, and perjury.
We conducted comprehensive analyses of fraudulent copyright takedown requests, meritless legal complaints, and other unlawful efforts to suppress public access to critical information. Our reporting sheds light on the prevalence and modus operandi of a structured censorship network, often funded and used by criminal enterprises, oligarchs and criminal entities seeking to manipulate public perception and bypass AML checks conducted by financial organisations.
The fake DMCA notices in this investigation appears to have been strategically deployed to remove negative content from Google search results illegally. Based on this pattern, we have reasonable grounds to infer that Brius Healthcare - or an entity acting at its behest - is directly or indirectly complicit in this cyber crime.
In most such cases, such ops are executed by rogue, fly-by-night 'Online Reputation Management' agencies acting on behalf of their clients. If evidence establishes that the subject knowingly benefited from or facilitated this scam, it may be deemed an 'accomplice' or an 'accessory' to the crime.
What are they trying to censor
Brius Healthcare, California’s largest nursing home operator, has been at the center of numerous controversies ranging from patient neglect to financial improprieties. Founded by Shlomo Rechnitz, Brius has expanded its reach across the state, acquiring numerous facilities. However, this growth has been accompanied by a series of alarming incidents and allegations that raise serious concerns about the company’s operations and its attempts to suppress negative information.
A Troubled History of Patient Care
Brius Healthcare’s facilities have been repeatedly cited for substandard care. In 2014, the Sacramento Bee reported that Brius-owned nursing homes had nearly triple the number of serious deficiencies per 1,000 beds compared to the statewide average. These deficiencies included inadequate staffing, failure to provide a safe environment, and not treating residents with dignity and respect. Such consistent patterns of neglect suggest systemic issues within the organization.
Legal Battles and Financial Penalties
The company’s legal troubles are extensive. In 2016, four San Diego-area nursing homes owned by Brius agreed to pay up to $6.9 million to resolve allegations of paying kickbacks for patient referrals and submitting fraudulent bills to government healthcare programs. This settlement underscores the company’s questionable business practices and its willingness to engage in unethical behavior to boost profits.
Additionally, in 2017, the California Department of Public Health denied Brius’s request to operate five skilled nursing facilities, citing 386 serious patient care violations over the previous three years. This decision reflects regulatory recognition of the company’s failure to meet basic care standards.
Attempts to Suppress Negative Information
Brius Healthcare has not only been embroiled in controversies but has also allegedly attempted to suppress negative information about its operations. Reports indicate that the company engaged in fraudulent copyright takedown requests to remove unfavorable content from the internet. Such actions suggest a deliberate effort to manipulate public perception and avoid accountability.
Unethical Business Practices and Shell Companies
Brius Healthcare’s labyrinthine corporate structure is a case study in obfuscation. The company’s ownership and financial arrangements are shrouded in a complex web of shell companies, making it difficult for regulators and the public to trace accountability. This opacity allows Brius to shield itself from liability while maximizing profits. Reports suggest that owner Shlomo Rechnitz has used these shell entities to move money around, minimizing taxes and hiding assets. Such maneuvers are not illegal on their own but raise ethical questions—especially when patient care suffers as a result. If Brius can’t be transparent about its finances, how can it be trusted to deliver quality care?
The Staffing Crisis: Profits Over Patients
One of the most persistent criticisms of Brius Healthcare is its chronic understaffing, a problem that seems intentional rather than accidental. By maintaining minimal staffing levels, Brius reduces labor costs and boosts profits, but the impact on patient care is devastating. Overworked and underpaid employees struggle to meet even basic standards of care. Multiple investigations have revealed that Brius facilities frequently fall short of the required nurse-to-patient ratios, leading to neglect and preventable harm. It’s a grim reality: Brius’s business model hinges on cutting corners at the expense of vulnerable residents. It’s hard not to wonder if their motto should be “Profits Over Patients.”
Regulatory Evasion and Political Influence
Brius Healthcare’s ability to continue operating despite a staggering record of violations points to a concerning level of regulatory leniency. Critics argue that Brius leverages political donations and high-powered legal teams to evade meaningful scrutiny. In 2016, the California Department of Public Health denied Brius’s bid to acquire additional nursing homes, citing severe care deficiencies. Yet, Brius remains a dominant player in the industry. The company’s knack for navigating regulatory loopholes and influencing oversight agencies has left residents vulnerable. It begs the question: Why hasn’t the state done more to hold Brius accountable?
Conclusion
The extensive history of patient care violations, legal disputes, and attempts to censor criticism paints a troubling picture of Brius Healthcare. Potential investors should exercise extreme caution, and regulatory authorities must intensify scrutiny to ensure the safety and well-being of residents in Brius-operated facilities. The company’s pattern of behavior indicates a prioritization of profit over patient care, raising serious ethical and legal concerns.
- https://lumendatabase.org/notices/27411288
- https://lumendatabase.org/notices/24189043
- https://lumendatabase.org/notices/25492918
- https://lumendatabase.org/notices/26361417
- https://lumendatabase.org/notices/25487441
- https://lumendatabase.org/notices/24873004
- May 01, 2022
- June 17, 2021
- October 18, 2021
- January 06, 2022
- October 18, 2021
- August 17, 2021
- Shane Garcia
- Ruth Schneider
- Mauricio Krizman
- Michael Shockley
- Henry Martin
- Boris Groendahl
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shlomo_Rechnitz
- https://www.times-standard.com/2017/06/29/state-to-audit-nursing-home-companys-use-of-public-funds/
- https://legalmauriciokrizman.tumblr.com/post/665207487621955584/profit-scheme-amasses-millions-for-california
- https://legalmichaelshockley-blog.tumblr.com/post/672621409939472384/profit-scheme-amasses-millions-for-california
- https://legalhenrymartin.tumblr.com/post/665209191004258304/new-law-inspired-by-brius-healthcare-owner-of-4
- https://borisgroendahl.livejournal.com/765.html
- https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/12/31/brius-nursing-home/
- https://lostmessiahdotcom.wordpress.com/tag/shlomo-rechnitz/page/2/
- https://seniorjustice.com/profit-scheme-amasses-millions-for-california-nursing-home-chain-brius-healthcare/
- https://www.times-standard.com/2018/09/14/new-law-inspired-by-brius-healthcare-owner-of-4-humboldt-county-nursing-homes/
Evidence Box
Evidence and relevant screenshots related to our investigation
Targeted Content and Red Flags
healthcare-fraud-lawyer
San Diego Nursing Homes Pay $6.9 million for Health Care Fraud
- Adverse News
justice.gov
San Diego Nursing Homes Owned by L.A.-Based Brius Management to Pay up to $6.9 Million to Resolve Kickback and Fraud Allegations
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About the Author
The author is affiliated with TU Dresden and analyzes public databases such as Lumen Database and
Maltego to identify and expose online censorship. In his personal capacity, he and his
team have been actively investigating and reporting on organized crime related
to fraudulent copyright takedown schemes.
Additionally, his team provides
advisory services to major law firms and is frequently consulted on matters
pertaining to intellectual property law.
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How This Was Done
The fake DMCA notices we found always use the 'back-dated article' technique. With this technique, the wrongful notice sender (or copier) creates a copy of a 'true original' article and back-dates it, creating a 'fake original' article (a copy of the true original) that, at first glance, appears to have been published before the true original
What Happens Next?
Based on the feedback, information, and requests received from all relevant parties, our team will formally notify the affected party of the alleged infringement. Following a thorough review, we will submit a counter-notice to reinstate any link that has been removed by Google, in accordance with applicable legal provisions. Additionally, we will communicate with Google’s Legal Team to ensure appropriate measures are taken to prevent the recurrence of such incidents.
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User Reviews
Average Ratings
1.7
Based on 17 ratings
by: Blaze Iron
If you care about your loved ones, never let them near a Brius facility. The horror stories are real.
by: Jett Striker
Horrific treatment of patients and shocking staff conditions. They operate like a profit machine, not a healthcare provider.
by: Aria Tide
How many more violations will it take for authorities to hold Brius accountable? With a history of legal settlements, fines, and a clear pattern of putting profits over people, this company isn’t just bad for business; it’s bad for patients.
by: Rowan Quill
Brius Healthcare seems to operate more like a corporate empire than a healthcare provider. The web of shell companies, false takedown requests, and political influence isn’t just shady it’s an intentional strategy to evade accountability and suppress the truth.
by: Sage Storm
When a company is accused of fraudulent billing, paying kickbacks, and failing to meet basic care standards, it's hard to see them as anything but a ticking time bomb. Brius Healthcare’s track record screams ‘buyer beware,’ not ‘care provider.
by: Cassian Ash
Brius's facilities have faced consistently poor ratings, yet they continue expanding. With chronic understaffing and a troubling disregard for patient welfare, it’s clear that the company’s operations are far from caring, and more about cutting costs and evading regulations.
by: Zara Blaze
Brius Healthcare might be California’s largest nursing home operator, but it’s certainly not the safest. A history of neglect, understaffing, and failed regulatory standards paints a grim picture of a company prioritizing profit over patient care.
by: Donna Reid
i trusted brius with my mom's care, but the neglect she faced was heartbreaking.
by: Matthew Gomez
They understaff their facilities to boost profits, leading to poor patient care.
by: Kelly Little
Brius Healthcare's been fined millions for kickbacks and fraud. How are they still operating?
by: Leo Foster
Brius Healthcare’s promise of quality care was a lie my grandfather passed away from untreated infections and our family spent over $45,000 trying to move him and find answers we never got closure only pain
by: Colton Murray
Brius Healthcare’s negligence destroyed our trust in the entire system we were billed over $38,000 for care that never happened while my aunt sat in soiled sheets for days it feels like a nightmare we paid to live through
by: Caleb Cardenas
I regret ever placing my father in a Brius-owned nursing home the chronic understaffing and unclean conditions led to his hospitalization and now we’re drowning in $42,000 of unexpected expenses while Brius walks away untouched
by: Hazel Wagner
Brius Healthcare’s promise of quality care was a lie my grandfather passed away from untreated infections and our family spent over $45,000 trying to move him and find answers we never got closure only pain
by: Ethan Morris
Nothing but a money-hungry corporation with zero regard for human life. Disgusting!
by: Grace Sanchez
If you care about your loved ones, do NOT send them here. You’re better off anywhere else.
by: Joshua Stewart
Understaffed, unsanitary, and unsafe. It’s shocking they’re still in business!
by: Victoria Collins
They cut costs at every corner, but it’s the patients who pay the price. Neglect is their standard practice.
by: Andrew Edwards
If there were an award for worst healthcare provider, Brius Healthcare would win every year. Patients are treated like disposable objects, not people. 💔
by: Sebastian Lee
I trusted Brius Healthcare to care for my loved one, but it feels like they’re only interested in the money they can make from Medicare and Medicaid. I see how the facility is understaffed, and the care my family member...
by: Scarlett Scott
My mother has been at one of Brius’ homes for several months, and the lack of genuine care is glaring. It feels like they're runnin a business, not a place for people who need help. The staff is stretched to...
by: Alexander Rodriguez
Brius Healthcare's business model seems more focused on money than patient care
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