Ordinarily, when you file a lawsuit, you are the plaintiff, but a qui tam lawsuit is different. When you file a qui tam lawsuit, you file on behalf of the government against a contractor whom you believe to have committed fraud. As a result, your role in the lawsuit...
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Qui Tam
What should you know about the False Claims Act?
The False Claims Act exists as a piece of legislation that discusses qui tam. It is a long-standing act first created in 1863, and it has undergone numerous changes over the years, with the most recent being in 2010. This anti-fraud law offers some of the oldest and...
When are universities at risk for qui tam lawsuits?
Operating a university costs a lot of money. While public schools receive funds from the state, private universities rely only on funds from other sources. With limited outside sources, the need for money might cause universities to resort to illegal practices to help...
Who cannot bring a qui tam action?
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...
When may the government take up a qui tam?
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...
What does a relator do when filing a qui tam lawsuit?
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...
Going over data on qui tam cases
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...
Dangerous examples of defense contract fraud
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...
Qui tam complaint leads to $98,000 settlement
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...
Can qui tam fight healthcare fraud cases?
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...