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After discovering evidence that your employer has committed fraud against the federal government, you may feel motivated to file a qui tam lawsuit. While a qui tam can help the government recover damages, not everyone can bring this kind of action in court. FindLaw...
If you discover that a company is committing fraud against the U.S. government, federal law permits you to file a lawsuit on behalf of the government. This is a qui tam action. After you have completed your filing, the government has the option to take over the case...
The individual filing a whistleblower or qui tam lawsuit becomes its relator. As noted by Whistleblowers.org, the court uses the term “relator” to identify the original source who revealed the fraudulent activity. If you wish to report fraud committed against a state...
Whether you want to move forward with a qui tam suit as a result of health care fraud, cyber fraud or fraud in another area, you need to have a clear understanding of your options and take action swiftly. It is essential to safeguard tax dollars and address abuse and...
The United States government employs defense contractors to build and maintain the nation's defense infrastructure. These assignments include everything from building warships and aircraft to researching and developing new weapons technologies. The desire for national...
When employees, workers or even board members witness wrongdoing on a company's part, it is important to know their actions to report it have protections. There is not much incentive to blow the whistle on something if all it does is get people fired. In a qui tam...
Qui tam is a useful tool that allows anyone to file a case as a whistleblower on behalf of the government. They can then receive a portion of the damages awarded for their actions. But can qui tam fight issues like healthcare fraud? Uncovering injustice in hospitals...
Whistleblower, or qui tam lawsuits, play an important role in our country. These cases empower employees and others who have information about illegal activity to step forward. In addition to helping to make the world a better place, these individuals also stand to...
If you discover your employer violated Securities and Exchange Commission law, you may file a whistleblower claim. As described in an August 2022 statement on the SEC’s website regarding recent updates, the 2010 Dodd-Frank Act provided the commission with...
The majority of states have enacted laws that protect whistleblowers from retaliation in the same manner as federal laws. As noted by the National Whistleblower Center, if you file a False Claims Act or qui tam suit against an employer, you may receive protection from...
