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more_legal_areas qui-tamThe phrase Qui Tam is shortened from the Latin phrase "qui tam pro domino rege quam pro sic ipso in hoc parte sequitur," which translated roughly means, "he who as well for the king as for himself sues in this matter." Qui Tam is a provision under the False Claims Act that allows anyone who is aware of fraud committed against the United States government - even if the fraud caused that person no harm - to come forth and file a lawsuit against the defrauder on the government's behalf. In return, that person is awarded a portion of the recovered sum, usually 15-30 percent.
If you are aware of any fraud committed against the U.S. government, please contact us today for a complimentary consultation with an attorney who has extensive experience pursuing government fraud lawsuits and recovering damages for those who file them.
Common Types of Fraud Against the Government
The federal government does not have the time or resources to thoroughly examine every claim it gets from entities receiving government funding. This is especially problematic in large volume government programs such as Medicare, through which the government receives millions of claims each year. Some of the more common types of fraud against the government include:
Rewards and Protection for Qui Tam Whistleblowers
By law, the government can recover up to three times as much money as it lost as a result of the fraud. Whistleblowers are entitled to receive up to 30 percent of the recovered money as a reward for filing the suit.
Since many times those who have inside information on fraud against the government by a company are its employees, those who file Qui Tam lawsuits, by law, are protected against retaliation by their employers. This protection includes job reinstatement and recovery of double the damages the whistleblower sustained as a result of the retaliation.
How to File a Qui Tam Lawsuit
If you are aware of any fraud against the government, you should consult with an attorney as soon as possible to learn more about filing a claim. Please contact us today for a complimentary consultation with an experienced attorney who can examine your case thoroughly to determine the viability of your Qui Tam claim. We can help make sure that you are compensated for the service you are performing for your country.
An Ohio woman was recently awarded $175K in a federal whistleblower case against her former employer, who was found guilty of fraud against the government.
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