When filing a lawsuit under the False Claims Act, you may submit relevant facts and documents to substantiate your case. The Office of the Whistleblower Ombuds, however, notes that employers may destroy evidence after employees discover their unlawful actions....
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Qui Tam
Does the government always take a qui tam case?
Discovering evidence that your workplace is committing fraud against the federal government may trouble you, and so you decide to take action. Filing a qui tam claim means you notify the government of possible wrongdoing. While the federal government may accept your...
How does a person start a qui tam action?
Qui tam is a situation where a person brings a court action on behalf of the government. It allows citizens to watch out for government entities and alert to fraud or other illegal actions that could cost taxpayer money. If you wish to bring a quit tam action, the...
How does the government protect qui tam whistleblowers?
If you discover that your employer is committing fraud against the U.S. federal government, you may consider bringing a suit called a qui tam action. This would allow the government to recover money lost due to the fraudulent activities of your employer. Before you do...
What is the False Claims Act?
The False Claims Act is legislation that addresses qui tam. Enacted in 1863, the act has undergone many alterations with the latest in 2010. The US Department of Justice explains the False Claims Act is an anti-fraud law offering the oldest advice on qui tam....
Does the government reward you for bringing a qui tam suit?
If you have information that your employer is defrauding the government, you have the right to bring a qui tam lawsuit against it. A qui tam action helps the government recover money that it lost due to fraudulent activity. Understandably, you can probably think of...
How can qui tam fight healthcare fraud?
Qui tam allows someone to file a case under whistleblower protections. The person files the case on behalf of the federal government and they get to receive some of the damages awarded in the case. The U.S. Department of Justice explains that qui tam can help the...
What should you know about the False Claims Act?
In the United States, whistleblowers have certain protections under the law. The False Claims Act provides these protections and ensures people can make fraudulent violations against the government known without fear of retaliation. It is important to understand the...