False Claims Act

The False Claims Act is a federal law was passed to allow private citizens to file lawsuits against government contractors for fraud. Most people refer to this as whistleblowing. Citizens filing under this act receive a percentage of the damages recovered. Claims are filed by persons with insider knowledge of wrongd...oing by a government contractor. Most claims involve health care or military spending programs. For example, there have been cases filed against medical providers where they are presenting false bills to Medicare for payment. As a whistleblower, you must file suit in Federal district court. Within 60 days, the government must decide whether to pursue the action. This process takes place under seal of the court. Some states have similar laws but they usually apply to health care programs. It is important to file these cases with an attorney who understands the process. Call for a free consultation. 267.415.4414