COVID testing lab owner pleads guilty to $14 million claims scam Oct 2, 2024 | Top Stories The owner of a Chicago-based COVID-19 testing laboratory pleaded guilty this week to submitting more than $14 million in false claims to the federal government.To access this content, you must purchase 1 Year Health News Illinois Subscription or 1 Year Group Subscription - Up to 5 Users, or log in if you are a member.