SAN DIEGO—A San Diego-based biotechnology company has agreed to pay $200,000 to resolve allegations that it made misleading claims to healthcare providers and patients regarding the cost of its genetic testing services, the California Attorney General’s Office announced on Sept. 25.
The settlement announced by California Attorney General Rob Bonta’s office requires Biora Therapeutics Inc., formerly Progenity Inc., to pay $200,000 in penalties and wipe out all outstanding debts for California consumers for the company’s genetic testing services.