Every year billions of dollars of U.S. government funds are paid to businesses who submit false and fraudulent claims for payment to the government. Without the help of qui tam whistleblowers, detection, investigation and prosecution is often impossible.
The False Claims Act allows qui tam whistleblowers to sue companies and individuals that defraud the government, even those who are not personally harmed by the fraud they report.
HOW DOES REPORTING QUI TAM FRAUD WORK?
With the help of an attorney, qui tam whistleblower cases are filed under seal. This sealed period allows the government to investigate the qui tam claims against the defendant confidentially. Eventually, the government can either take over the qui tam whistleblower’s case, or decline to do so, allowing the whistleblower to proceed with the litigation on his or her own.
15-30%
In a successful claim, an qui tam whistleblower can receive 15-30% of the recovery.
$70B
Since 1986, the False Claims Act program has recovered $70 billion with the help of qui tam whistleblowers.
For a qui tam whistleblower who learns that a company, often their employer, is engaged in fraud on the government, the decision to blow the whistle can be overwhelming. Your reputation, career and sometimes your safety may be at risk. To challenge fraud under the False Claims Act and protect yourself at the same time, qui tam whistleblowers are required to seek an attorney.
Hagens Berman is a firm you can trust to prosecute your case and protect your interest. We have the experience to file and litigate your case, maximize your reward and protect your rights as a qui tam whistleblower.
- MORE ABOUT THE FALSE CLAIMS ACT
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ABOUT THE FALSE CLAIMS ACT
- False Claims Act Explained
- Types of False Claims Act Fraud
- Rewards for False Claims Act Whistleblowers
- Protection for False Claims Act Whistleblowers
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Qui Tam?
- What is a False Claims Act Whistleblower?
- Who Can File a False Claims Act Whistleblower Case?
- Do I Need a Lawyer To Become a Whistleblower?
- Can a Whistleblower be Sued for Filing a False Claims Act Claim?
- What if the Government Refuses to Pursue a Whistleblower Lawsuit?
- What is the Statute of Limitations for Whistleblowers’ False Claims Act Claims?
- What State and Local False Claims Act Laws Exist for Whistleblowers?
LAWS AND STATUTES