Qui Tam Lawyer
Do you believe your employer is taking part in fraudulent activity? If so, you can file a qui tam lawsuit as a whistleblower and help the government seek justice. Reach out to a qui tam attorney for guidance through the claims process.
Employers who run large corporations have great power in modern society. Some of these employers may think they’re above the law because they feel on top of the world inside their organization. Unfortunately, some of these people become consumed by their power and feel the need to gain more of it, so they engage in illegal activity such as fraud.
Employees who work in these corporations may be the only ones who witness their employers taking part in criminal activity. Qui tam lawsuits are a way for employees to file claims against their employers and help the government secure justice.
If you’ve witnessed fraudulent activity occurring in your place of work, you can file a complaint as an anonymous whistleblower. With the help of a qui tam lawyer from Snider & Associates, LLC, you can receive protection as you testify against your employer.
The False Claims Act and What it Covers
The False Claims Act (FCA) covers various types of fraud and allows government contractors to file qui tam lawsuits against their employers. The FCA has helped the government recover more than $20 billion from employers who were engaging in fraudulent activity.
The FCA covers fraudulent activity, including:
- Overbilling the government
- Fraud in scientific federal grants
- Falsifying records or invoices
- Billing the government for unperformed work
- Fraud by healthcare providers
- Providing substandard parts in government contracts
- Fraud by defense contractors
- Paying employees less wages
What Is a Qui Tam Whistleblower?
A whistleblower is an employee who finds out their employer has engaged in fraudulent behavior and reports this behavior to the government. A whistleblower is usually anonymous for protection; however, even if a whistleblower’s identity is revealed, they’re protected from retaliation for their claims at work.
Under the FCA, a whistleblower can file a qui tam lawsuit with the government and receive up to 30 percent of the amount the government recovers from the employer who’s engaged in fraud.
How to File a Qui Tam Lawsuit
Qui tam lawsuits aren’t always easy to pursue. An employer must have sufficient evidence to prove fraudulent activity has occurred if they want their qui tam lawsuit to succeed in court. Having an experienced qui tam attorney can make the process easier. Your attorney will know how to investigate the fraudulent employer and gather relevant information to make a strong case.
You must file a qui tam lawsuit within six years of when the fraud occurred and there must be a significant amount of money on the line for your case to stand in court.
Contact a Qui Tam Attorney
If you believe you have grounds for a case, you can reach out to a qui tam lawyer from Snider & Associates, LLC. You’ll feel more confident moving forward with your case when you have a strong legal team supporting you. To schedule a consultation with our team, fill out the contact form below or call 410-653-9060.